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LB57 EKN

2007 BMW 3 Series

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Apr 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

92,930 mi
Last recorded92,930 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 3 Series86,578 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB57 EKN
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2026 92,930 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 15 Apr 2025 85,767 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2024 84,757 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both side (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2023 83,569 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2022 82,599 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2021 81,619 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2020 79,926 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2019 73,139 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2019 73,138 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2018 65,304 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2017 56,529 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2016 47,880 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2016 47,880 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Feb 2015 38,035 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2014 29,783 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 27,844 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 24,120 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 20,460 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2011 20,460 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Offside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 11 Oct 2010 19,065 miles

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

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

front brake discs slightly worn

plastic covers fitted underside of vehicle not allowing full inspection

rear brake discs slightly worn

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 EKN is a 2007 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 EKN, 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 EKN registered?

LB57 EKN is a 2007 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 29 November 2007.

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