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LB57 FHS

2007 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

125,360 mi
Last recorded125,360 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 3 Series86,578 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB57 FHS
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 125,360 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2024 120,633 miles

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))

Pass 1 Nov 2023 116,287 miles

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))

Pass 31 Oct 2022 107,601 miles

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))

Pass 21 Oct 2021 97,396 miles

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))

Pass 30 Oct 2020 90,979 miles

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))

Pass 1 Nov 2019 85,072 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2019 84,964 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Oct 2018 76,979 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Nail in tyre ()

Pass 2 Nov 2017 65,702 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2016 59,661 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 4 Nov 2016 59,661 miles

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 16 Nov 2015 54,424 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2014 49,677 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2014 49,667 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 7 Dec 2013 43,170 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2013 43,170 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2012 30,281 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2012 30,281 miles

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)

Pass 24 Nov 2011 22,752 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2010 16,449 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 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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