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LB07 VTT

2007 BMW 3 Series

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2022
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

173,997 mi
Last recorded173,997 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2021
Typical for 2007 BMW 3 Series86,578 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB07 VTT
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2021 173,997 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Underside corroded

Pass 22 Aug 2020 170,380 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

nearside front tyre perished in tread area

Fail 22 Aug 2020 170,380 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

nearside front tyre perished in tread area

Pass 2 Sep 2019 163,034 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 2 Sep 2019 163,032 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 29 Aug 2018 128,569 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2018 128,569 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 8 Aug 2017 116,652 miles

engine oil leak

Fail 8 Aug 2017 116,652 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

engine oil leak

Pass 8 Aug 2016 100,345 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 8 Aug 2016 100,345 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 4 Aug 2015 90,934 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 4 Aug 2015 90,934 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2014 81,387 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2013 72,052 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2012 55,549 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 45,929 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 4 Jul 2011 45,928 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 29 Jul 2010 36,523 miles

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 VTT is a 2007 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 VTT, 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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What year was LB07 VTT registered?

LB07 VTT is a 2007 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 30 July 2007.

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