MOT Status
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125,360 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Oil residue on under-tray
Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front outer sidewalls have slight crack by rim (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Bonnet latch faulty
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Covered in grease (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt N/S/R and O/S/R ()
Rear Oil residue on rear differential
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases At front flexible pipe, emissions not affected (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front brake hose slightly cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked (0.1 (b))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front and rear discs slightly pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Emissions lambda readings was initially high but stabilised down to a satisfactory level
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
No park brake lever reserve travel, adjustment required
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres tread low but serviceable (5.2.3 (e))
Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both front inner pads wearing and brake pad wear sensor wire broken N/S/F (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Lower Under tray impeding view
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Offside Rear Inner Nail in tyre ()
Oil leak ()
Oil leak ()
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
DUNLOP SP SPORT 01 DSST RFT 225/45/R17 (91v)
Several cuts on treaded part of nearside front tyre inner edge none of them to reach the cords yet
Several cuts on treaded part of offside front tyre on outer edge but none of them deep enough to reach the cords yet
How Reliable is the BMW 3 Series?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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LB57 FHS is a 2007 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.
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 FHS, 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 FHS registered?
LB57 FHS is a 2007 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 8 December 2007.
Is LB57 FHS safe to buy?
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