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LB57 BYN

2007 BMW 3 Series

Grey Diesel 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2020
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

210,599 mi
Last recorded210,599 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2019
Typical for 2007 BMW 3 Series86,578 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB57 BYN
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2019 210,599 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 7 Jun 2019 210,584 miles

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Suspension component damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 May 2018 196,019 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 22 May 2018 196,019 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 May 2017 179,430 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated offside & nearside (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced mount (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated offside & nearside (3.6.B.4d)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 11 May 2016 161,076 miles
Fail 9 May 2016 161,076 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Front nail in tyre

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

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

Pass 21 May 2015 143,410 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight play in steering rack

Pass 22 May 2014 122,692 miles

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

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

Pass 21 May 2013 100,811 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2012 86,719 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 72,296 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2011 72,228 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 Nov 2010 67,664 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 BYN is a 2007 BMW 3 Series in Grey with a 2,997cc 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 BYN, 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 BYN registered?

LB57 BYN is a 2007 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 27 November 2007.

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