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LB57 GXR

2007 BMW 3 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2025
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

159,021 mi
Last recorded159,021 miles
Recorded on25 May 2024
Typical for 2007 BMW 3 Series86,578 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB57 GXR
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 May 2024 159,021 miles

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

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

Fail 25 May 2024 159,021 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 31 May 2023 148,984 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated bottom ball joint rear arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 30 May 2023 148,984 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated bottom ball joint rear arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Jun 2022 138,287 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2022 138,272 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 13 Mar 2021 130,287 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated to all 4 wheels (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both to the limit (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Mar 2021 130,247 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated to all 4 wheels (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both to the limit (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2020 122,170 miles

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both rears (5.3.2 (b))

cannot test some underbody items due to factory trim

oil leak on engine

Pass 2 Mar 2019 109,606 miles

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

Nearside handbrake low reading

Offside Rear tyre damaged

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2018 100,986 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2017 92,078 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 2 Mar 2016 84,998 miles

emissions too clean to test

Pass 25 Feb 2015 70,566 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Feb 2014 66,248 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 26 Feb 2013 62,052 miles

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

Fail 26 Feb 2013 62,042 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2012 52,733 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2012 52,693 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Jan 2011 45,108 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Jan 2011 45,108 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2010 44,626 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 GXR is a 2007 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 GXR, 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 GXR is a 2007 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 18 December 2007.

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