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LB57 BZE

2007 BMW 3 Series

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2024
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

156,004 mi
Last recorded156,004 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2023
Typical for 2007 BMW 3 Series86,578 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB57 BZE
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2023 156,004 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2023 156,003 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Apr 2022 152,869 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2022 152,865 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2021 146,928 miles

Front Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2020 144,196 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 12 Jan 2019 142,146 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2017 139,960 miles

Oil leak

engine management light on

Pass 1 Dec 2016 137,888 miles

Front And Rear Brake Discs Corroded

Pass 1 Dec 2015 135,515 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front And Back (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Nov 2014 132,211 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2014 132,111 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

o/s front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 18 Nov 2013 122,974 miles

both front tyres wearing bad on outer edge

Pass 22 Nov 2012 110,341 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2011 99,972 miles

slight lipp on front brake discs

Pass 30 Nov 2010 96,925 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 BZE is a 2007 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 1,995cc 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 BZE, 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 LB57 BZE registered?

LB57 BZE is a 2007 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 25 November 2007.

Is LB57 BZE safe to buy?

The MOT history for LB57 BZE 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.

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