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LB07 ZCL

2007 BMW 3 Series

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2026
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

137,447 mi
Last recorded137,447 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 3 Series86,578 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB07 ZCL
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2025 137,447 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 4 Jul 2025 137,384 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 27 Jun 2024 134,462 miles

Exhaust shield where fitted as original equipment loose or deteriorated but not likely to fall off

Fail 26 Jun 2024 134,420 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust shield where fitted as original equipment loose or deteriorated but not likely to fall off

Pass 29 Jun 2023 131,059 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 29 Jun 2023 131,658 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Jun 2022 128,824 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 28 Jun 2022 128,824 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2021 126,430 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2020 125,612 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2020 125,612 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Jul 2019 123,634 miles

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

Fail 9 Jul 2019 123,634 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Jul 2018 117,152 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2018 117,152 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2017 109,695 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 6 Jul 2016 98,258 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2016 98,258 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 22 Jul 2015 87,533 miles

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

Fail 22 Jul 2015 87,533 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2014 81,900 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2013 67,922 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 59,450 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)

Pass 12 Jul 2011 52,771 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2011 52,771 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 24 Jul 2010 43,744 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 ZCL is a 2007 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 ZCL, 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 ZCL registered?

LB07 ZCL is a 2007 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 14 July 2007.

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