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LB57 FFL

2007 BMW 3 Series

Grey Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2019
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

125,112 mi
Last recorded125,112 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2018
Typical for 2007 BMW 3 Series86,578 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB57 FFL
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2018 125,112 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2017 121,289 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Oct 2016 117,279 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2015 113,213 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2015 113,166 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 hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

offside front tyre worn on inside edge of tread

offside rear tyre worn on inside edge of tread

Pass 4 Nov 2014 109,046 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 Nov 2014 108,982 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)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Nov 2013 105,407 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2012 99,222 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2011 77,853 miles

damage to windscreen

nail in n/s/f tyre tread

Pass 5 Jan 2011 62,375 miles

damage to windscreen

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 FFL is a 2007 BMW 3 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 FFL, 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 FFL registered?

LB57 FFL is a 2007 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 21 December 2007.

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The MOT history for LB57 FFL shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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