CarVerify

Free Car Check

LB07 ZDE

2007 BMW 3 Series

Black Petrol 2996cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jan 2027
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

18,382 mi
Last recorded18,382 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 3 Series86,578 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

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

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 18,382 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides of the car (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

fuel cap seal perishing

service brake pedal is spongy in operation (STRONG ADVISORY

Pass 16 Dec 2024 17,822 miles

Fuel cap rubber seal deteriorated

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

Pass 28 Dec 2023 16,805 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2022 15,598 miles

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

Fail 14 Dec 2022 15,589 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 3 Dec 2021 14,477 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2021 14,476 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2020 13,863 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 20 Nov 2020 13,863 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Nov 2019 12,944 miles

Headlamp washers not working

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tension strut bush has slight leak of hydraulic fluid (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tension strut bush has slight leak of hydraulic fluid (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Nov 2019 12,944 miles

Headlamp washers not working

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tension strut bush has slight leak of hydraulic fluid (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tension strut bush has slight leak of hydraulic fluid (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Nov 2018 12,206 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2018 12,206 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 18 Jul 2017 10,947 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2017 10,939 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Pass 26 May 2016 10,060 miles
Fail 26 May 2016 10,060 miles

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

Fail 11 Apr 2016 10,013 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 16 Mar 2015 9,450 miles

offside rear outer side light not working

Pass 7 Dec 2013 8,626 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 29 Dec 2012 8,029 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 28 Dec 2012 8,029 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 27 Oct 2011 6,934 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2011 6,934 miles

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

Fail 23 Oct 2010 5,847 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Oct 2010 5,847 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
Full BMW 3 Series reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

LB07 ZDE 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 57.7%.

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 ZDE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of LB07 ZDE?

You can check the full history of LB07 ZDE by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was LB07 ZDE registered?

LB07 ZDE is a 2007 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 17 July 2007.

Is LB07 ZDE safe to buy?

The MOT history for LB07 ZDE shows 26 tests with a 57.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LB07 ZDE have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on LB07 ZDE. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.