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LB56 YHD

2007 BMW 3 Series

Grey Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2018
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

159,606 mi
Last recorded159,606 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2017
Typical for 2007 BMW 3 Series86,578 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB56 YHD
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2017 159,606 miles

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

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush outer bottom (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 May 2016 146,961 miles
Fail 6 May 2016 146,961 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Apr 2015 125,035 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Apr 2015 125,030 miles

Front Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Apr 2014 94,966 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2013 64,455 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 50,280 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 44,819 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2010 27,111 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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LB56 YHD is a 2007 BMW 3 Series in Grey with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LB56 YHD, 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

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What year was LB56 YHD registered?

LB56 YHD is a 2007 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 26 January 2007.

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