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LB57 BYC

2007 BMW 3 Series

Green Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2020
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

124,835 mi
Last recorded124,835 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2019
Typical for 2007 BMW 3 Series86,578 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB57 BYC
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2007
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2019 124,835 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 121,111 miles

Nearside Front coil spring worn noisy along with mount (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2017 115,112 miles

Nearside Rear small cuts in inner tread

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Mar 2016 109,545 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2015 109,400 miles

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

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)

Pass 25 Oct 2014 97,889 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2014 97,816 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 24 Oct 2013 83,837 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Oct 2013 83,837 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Oct 2012 70,658 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2011 57,876 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2011 57,802 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)

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

EML light comes on intermitantly and engine cuts revs

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

both front tyres worn unevenly low on inner edges 225/40/18 RFT

both rear tyres worn unevenly low on inner edges 255/35/18 RFT

Pass 17 Nov 2010 45,209 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 BYC is a 2007 BMW 3 Series in Green with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 LB57 BYC, 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 LB57 BYC registered?

LB57 BYC is a 2007 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 20 November 2007.

Is LB57 BYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for LB57 BYC shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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