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LB57 BXK

2007 BMW 3 Series

Green Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2024
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

141,323 mi
Last recorded141,323 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2023
Typical for 2007 BMW 3 Series86,578 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB57 BXK
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2007
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2023 141,323 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Aug 2022 133,734 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2021 125,548 miles

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2020 122,183 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2020 122,183 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt installation has cut and/or reworked original webbing (10.1 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Aug 2019 116,443 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2019 116,443 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 21 Dec 2015 90,096 miles

Nearside Rear tyre punctured

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded rear sub-frame nsf mount (2.4.G.1)

Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded rear sub-frame osf mount (2.4.G.1)

Pass 17 Nov 2014 80,909 miles

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 Nov 2013 72,101 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

exhaust front clamp cracked

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

inner edge of nsr tyre worn

inner edge of osr tyre worn

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 19 Nov 2013 72,101 miles

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

exhaust front clamp cracked

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

inner edge of nsr tyre worn

inner edge of osr tyre worn

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 29 Nov 2012 55,752 miles

both rear brake discs scored and pitted

Pass 29 Nov 2011 41,953 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2010 32,889 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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LB57 BXK is a 2007 BMW 3 Series in Green with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 LB57 BXK, 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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LB57 BXK is a 2007 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 7 December 2007.

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