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LB57 GYX

2007 BMW 3 Series

Bronze Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2021
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

158,340 mi
Last recorded158,340 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2020
Typical for 2007 BMW 3 Series86,578 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 24 Jan 2020 158,340 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 10 Jan 2019 147,058 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 4 Jan 2018 132,320 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 27 Jan 2017 127,297 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2016 115,865 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2014 92,441 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2013 83,358 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Nov 2012 69,358 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2011 56,134 miles

Both rear tyre worn very low (1.6 - 2mm)

Front brake pads getting low

O/s/f tyre feathering slightly on inner shoulder

Rear brake pads low

Pass 23 Dec 2010 38,251 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 GYX is a 2007 BMW 3 Series in Bronze with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 GYX, 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 GYX registered?

LB57 GYX is a 2007 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 18 December 2007.

Is LB57 GYX safe to buy?

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