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LB57 EKV

2007 BMW 3 Series

Bronze Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2021
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

111,472 mi
Last recorded111,472 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2020
Typical for 2007 BMW 3 Series86,578 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB57 EKV
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2007
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2020 111,472 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2019 106,249 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2019 106,249 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 12 Jan 2018 101,303 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2018 101,303 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Jan 2017 97,588 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2017 97,588 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2016 91,791 miles

child seat not allow me to do full check

Pass 10 Jan 2015 84,864 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2014 77,069 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2012 64,581 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2011 53,869 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2011 44,610 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2011 44,610 miles

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

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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 EKV is a 2007 BMW 3 Series in Bronze with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 EKV, 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 EKV registered?

LB57 EKV is a 2007 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 7 December 2007.

Is LB57 EKV safe to buy?

The MOT history for LB57 EKV shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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