CarVerify

Free Car Check

LB57 BXV

2007 BMW 3 Series

Black Petrol 2171cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2024
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

93,135 mi
Last recorded93,135 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2023
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

RegistrationLB57 BXV
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2023 93,135 miles

undertray fitted

Fail 8 Feb 2023 93,111 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

undertray fitted

Pass 29 Oct 2021 89,557 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Oct 2021 89,556 miles

Anti-lock braking system wiring excessively damaged (1.6 (d))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2020 86,584 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2020 86,581 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 30 Apr 2019 80,586 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2018 73,549 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2017 62,697 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2016 56,009 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 52,984 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2014 46,729 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2013 40,418 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 34,970 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 27,944 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2010 25,287 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

LB57 BXV is a 2007 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 BXV, 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 LB57 BXV?

You can check the full history of LB57 BXV by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was LB57 BXV registered?

LB57 BXV is a 2007 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 30 November 2007.

Is LB57 BXV safe to buy?

The MOT history for LB57 BXV shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LB57 BXV 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 LB57 BXV. 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.