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LB57 GYE

2007 BMW 3 Series

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2025
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

149,158 mi
Last recorded149,158 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2024
Typical for 2007 BMW 3 Series86,578 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB57 GYE
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2024 149,158 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2023 142,398 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))

Pass 29 Sep 2022 136,588 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2021 130,466 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2020 125,200 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2019 122,209 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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))

Pass 1 Oct 2018 114,205 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2018 114,205 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2017 108,666 miles

Engine covers,under shields & sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 21 Nov 2016 99,520 miles

Offside Front tyre very worn on outer edge

Pass 10 Dec 2015 90,613 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2015 90,613 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak no damper affect (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak no damper affect (2.7.3)

Pass 18 Nov 2014 78,075 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2013 67,119 miles

advis n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

advise slight play in o/s/r top suspension arm

Pass 11 Dec 2012 55,440 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 1 Dec 2012 55,401 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Nov 2011 43,842 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2011 43,842 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Dec 2010 32,697 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 GYE is a 2007 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 GYE, 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 GYE registered?

LB57 GYE is a 2007 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 11 December 2007.

Is LB57 GYE safe to buy?

The MOT history for LB57 GYE shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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