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LB07 USN

2007 BMW 3 Series

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2019
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

215,582 mi
Last recorded215,582 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2018
Typical for 2007 BMW 3 Series86,578 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB07 USN
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2018 215,582 miles

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

Fail 12 Jul 2018 215,504 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 Jul 2017 208,065 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.7mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Jul 2016 193,234 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 63,641 miles

n/s/f tyre sterting to step on inner areas of tread

Fail 13 Jul 2015 63,620 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

n/s/f tyre sterting to step on inner areas of tread

rear pad warning displayed

Pass 25 Jul 2014 142,155 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2014 142,118 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 Jul 2013 112,092 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 92,786 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 5 Jun 2012 90,809 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Pass 26 May 2011 72,578 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2011 71,617 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 Jun 2010 56,004 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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 USN is a 2007 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 USN, 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 USN is a 2007 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 24 June 2007.

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