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LB07 URV

2007 BMW 3 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2023
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

219,445 mi
Last recorded219,445 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2022
Typical for 2007 BMW 3 Series86,578 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB07 URV
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2022 219,445 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH FRONT (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Nov 2020 217,446 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 27 Nov 2020 217,446 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

tpms on

Pass 19 Nov 2019 210,617 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated BOTH RETAINING DEVICES ARE VERY SLOW TO OPPERATE (3.1 (c))

NO REVERSE LIGHTS

Fail 18 Nov 2019 210,617 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit HAS TOBE UNDER 1.57 BUT IS 2.56 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated CRACKED (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated CRACKED (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated BOTH RETAINING DEVICES ARE VERY SLOW TO OPPERATE (3.1 (c))

DIESEL SYSTEM CLEANER HAS BEEN ADDED

NO REVERSE LIGHTS

Pass 7 Dec 2018 197,217 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated STARTED TO PERISH (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated STARTED TO PERISH (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 3 Dec 2018 197,108 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Position lamp not working INNER AND OUTER'S (4.2.1 (a))

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated STARTED TO PERISH (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated STARTED TO PERISH (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Dec 2017 183,636 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test AIR FRESHNER ()

Fail 4 Dec 2017 183,636 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test AIR FRESHNER ()

Offside Inner Rear position lamp(s) not working 382 (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 1 Dec 2016 164,366 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2016 164,366 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated N/S/F AND O/S/R BRAKE SENSOR WIRES ARE BROKEN ? (3.6.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end loose LOCK BOLT (2.2.B.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm BALD ON INSIDE (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm BALD ON INSIDE (4.1.E.1)

205/55R16 MAXXIS - RUN-FLATS

NEEDS ALIGNMENT

Pass 8 Dec 2015 154,047 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 8 Dec 2015 154,047 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Fail 28 Jun 2014 145,166 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Jun 2014 145,166 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Jun 2013 134,982 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Jun 2012 122,218 miles
Fail 2 May 2011 112,120 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 2 May 2011 112,120 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 102,532 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

How Reliable is the BMW 3 Series?

Based on 12,840,406 MOT tests across 1,004,285 vehicles.

75.1%
Pass Rate
6,672
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
1,004,285
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 485,475
Brake pipe excessively corroded 323,327
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 253,205
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 185,099
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 182,360
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LB07 URV is a 2007 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2007 BMW 3 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.5% with a typical mileage of 86,578 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW 3 Series fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 485,475 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LB07 URV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 3 Series typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 19 years old, this BMW 3 Series is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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LB07 URV is a 2007 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 29 June 2007.

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