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LB57 GYH

2007 BMW 3 Series

Bronze Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2025
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

122,503 mi
Last recorded122,503 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2024
Typical for 2007 BMW 3 Series86,578 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB57 GYH
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2007
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2024 122,503 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 27 Mar 2023 120,617 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 31 Mar 2022 118,364 miles

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

Fail 29 Mar 2022 118,350 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 31 Mar 2021 112,156 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 30 Mar 2021 112,146 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Mar 2020 105,967 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2019 99,099 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 92,352 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 84,702 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

carried out smoke test, no reading registered

Pass 24 Mar 2016 77,699 miles

CARRIED OUT SMOKE TEST BUT NO READING REGISTERED

Pass 30 Mar 2015 71,581 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

CARRIED OUT SMOKE TEST NO READING REGISTERED

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Apr 2014 64,956 miles

ALL BRAKE PADS GETTING LOW

CARRIED OUT SMOKE TEST, NO READING REGISTERED

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Mar 2013 51,347 miles

CARRIED OUT SMOKE TEST, NO READING REGISTERED

Pass 3 Apr 2012 38,874 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 26,480 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2010 24,991 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Dec 2010 24,991 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 GYH is a 2007 BMW 3 Series in Bronze with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 GYH, 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 GYH registered?

LB57 GYH is a 2007 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 4 December 2007.

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