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LB57 FJF

2007 BMW 3 Series

Silver Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Dec 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

81,668 mi
Last recorded81,668 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 3 Series86,578 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB57 FJF
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 81,668 miles

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2025 78,287 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jan 2024 75,457 miles

Nearside Front brake binding slightly

Pass 28 Dec 2022 73,189 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2022 73,184 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2022 70,664 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2022 70,664 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Jan 2021 68,910 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2020 68,908 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Rear suspension compartment rusty and corroded

Pass 4 Dec 2019 68,343 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2018 65,037 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Dec 2017 59,267 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2016 54,499 miles

o/s/r tyre getting low on 2mm

Pass 14 Dec 2015 46,578 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2014 39,589 miles

nearside front tyre is wearing on outer tread

rear brake brake pads are just starting to show sign of getting low

Pass 11 Dec 2013 31,620 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2013 24,563 miles

all four tyres slightly worn on edges.

Fail 27 Dec 2012 24,548 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Dec 2011 18,717 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2010 15,419 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 FJF is a 2007 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FJF, 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 FJF registered?

LB57 FJF is a 2007 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 22 December 2007.

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