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LB57 GYG

2007 BMW 3 Series

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2024
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

122,726 mi
Last recorded122,726 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2023
Typical for 2007 BMW 3 Series86,578 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB57 GYG
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2023 122,726 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2023 122,725 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

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

Pass 14 Nov 2022 118,777 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2021 110,204 miles

tyre pressure light on

Fail 12 Nov 2021 110,204 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexys x 2 (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

tyre pressure light on

Pass 20 Nov 2020 106,023 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2019 103,695 miles

n/s/f tyre feathered on inner edge

Pass 6 Oct 2018 100,491 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2018 100,463 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 25 Jul 2017 95,030 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2017 94,633 miles

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 28 Jul 2016 85,230 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2015 79,336 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2014 63,984 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2013 47,207 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2012 40,596 miles

front brake discs lipped

nearside front tyre wearing on edges

offside front tyre wearing on edges

Fail 6 Dec 2012 40,593 miles

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

front brake discs lipped

nearside front tyre wearing on edges

offside front tyre wearing on edges

Pass 9 Dec 2011 30,728 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2010 22,614 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 GYG is a 2007 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 GYG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LB57 GYG registered?

LB57 GYG is a 2007 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 13 December 2007.

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The MOT history for LB57 GYG shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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