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LB57 GVD

2007 BMW 3 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2023
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

132,922 mi
Last recorded132,922 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2022
Typical for 2007 BMW 3 Series86,578 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB57 GVD
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2022 132,922 miles

Brake Pad Light On

Electrical wiring insecure (4.11 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 1 Dec 2022 132,910 miles

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

Brake Pad Light On

Electrical wiring insecure (4.11 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Nov 2021 120,480 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flex hose corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front caliper plugs missing

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flex hose corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear shocker boot missing

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flex corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

abs and t/c could have under lieing fault

Fail 16 Nov 2021 120,301 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flex hose corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front caliper plugs missing

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flex hose corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear shocker boot missing

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flex corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

abs and t/c could have under lieing fault

Pass 27 Oct 2020 107,484 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

corrosion to rear subframe

under trays & engine cover fitted

Fail 27 Oct 2020 107,483 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front inners (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear both inners (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

corrosion to rear subframe

under trays & engine cover fitted

Pass 2 Apr 2019 86,633 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2019 86,633 miles

Driver's view of an obligatory external mirror materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Mar 2018 71,723 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2017 66,327 miles

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

Nearside Rear Handbrake effort lower than the offside

Under-trays / Engine covers fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Jan 2016 61,113 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2015 56,716 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2015 56,716 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Nov 2013 52,000 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edges

offside front tyre wearing on outer edges

Pass 7 Nov 2012 43,093 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2011 36,541 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2010 28,014 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 GVD is a 2007 BMW 3 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 GVD, 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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LB57 GVD is a 2007 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 6 December 2007.

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