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LB57 GVT

2007 BMW 3 Series

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2020
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

174,041 mi
Last recorded174,041 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2019
Typical for 2007 BMW 3 Series86,578 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB57 GVT
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2019 174,041 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

oil leak around rear diff

underbody tray fitted to vehicle therefore unable to carry out full inspection

Fail 3 Dec 2019 174,040 miles

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

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

oil leak around rear diff

underbody tray fitted to vehicle therefore unable to carry out full inspection

Pass 4 Dec 2018 152,736 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both side (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear shock absorber dust cover missing

engine and differential oil leak

warning light indicate auto stop/start function not working

Fail 4 Dec 2018 152,735 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both side (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear shock absorber dust cover missing

engine and differential oil leak

warning light indicate auto stop/start function not working

Pass 8 Dec 2017 137,525 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)

Fail 6 Dec 2017 137,509 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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 9 Dec 2016 127,821 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2016 127,655 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Dec 2015 114,296 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2015 114,122 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Dec 2014 99,501 miles

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Feb 2014 91,834 miles

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

exhaust emissions only just met standards

rear tyres worn on edge on raise tread part of tyre

Pass 3 Sep 2012 84,231 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2011 69,224 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2011 69,224 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 26 Nov 2010 44,381 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 GVT is a 2007 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 GVT, 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 GVT registered?

LB57 GVT is a 2007 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 29 November 2007.

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