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LB57 GVY

2007 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Dec 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

107,242 mi
Last recorded107,242 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 3 Series86,578 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2025 107,242 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2024 101,100 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2023 99,654 miles
Pass 17 May 2022 91,582 miles

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

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

Fail 17 May 2022 91,582 miles

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 16 Apr 2021 84,317 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2021 84,317 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 7 Dec 2019 83,477 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2019 83,477 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2017 81,154 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

nearside parking brake only just met requirements

Pass 3 Dec 2016 77,066 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2016 76,161 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2014 69,035 miles

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

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

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

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

slight twist n/s front brake hose

Pass 3 Dec 2013 58,396 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Dec 2012 49,343 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Dec 2011 39,589 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2010 30,310 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 GVY is a 2007 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 GVY, 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 GVY registered?

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

Is LB57 GVY safe to buy?

The MOT history for LB57 GVY shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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