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LB57 HLW

2007 BMW 3 Series

Silver Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

109,621 mi
Last recorded109,621 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 3 Series86,578 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB57 HLW
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 109,621 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2024 106,936 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2023 103,727 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2022 99,600 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2021 95,313 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2021 95,312 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Pass 11 Jan 2021 90,008 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2020 85,500 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2019 79,065 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2018 73,283 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2017 66,928 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2017 66,927 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 18 Jan 2016 62,174 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2015 57,867 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2014 53,117 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2013 48,557 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2012 42,612 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2011 35,091 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2011 35,091 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 HLW is a 2007 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 HLW, 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 HLW registered?

LB57 HLW is a 2007 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 22 December 2007.

Is LB57 HLW safe to buy?

The MOT history for LB57 HLW shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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