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LB57 HRF

2007 BMW 3 Series

Red Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

86,250 mi
Last recorded86,250 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 3 Series86,578 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB57 HRF
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2025 86,250 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both under bonnet (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear upper inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Jun 2025 86,209 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both under bonnet (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front drl not working

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear upper inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2024 85,639 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides front mountings on front facing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

slight oil signs around engine areas

Pass 6 Apr 2023 82,192 miles

Nearside Front Outer Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2022 79,899 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Rears (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

both rear inner sills rusty

exhaust corroded

rear subframe corroding

Fail 12 Apr 2022 79,890 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Rears (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

both rear inner sills rusty

exhaust corroded

rear subframe corroding

Pass 26 Apr 2021 77,791 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2021 77,791 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Feb 2021 77,566 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2020 76,048 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 6 Feb 2020 76,048 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Feb 2019 73,508 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Feb 2019 73,508 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2018 68,821 miles

Front front brake discs lipped

Pass 3 Feb 2017 59,878 miles

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Nearside Front tyre 3mm + bald both edges

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

Offside Front tyre 3mm +bald inner and worn on outer edges

both front tyres damaged on outer walls

Pass 2 Feb 2016 51,676 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2016 51,562 miles

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

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

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

rear tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 3 Feb 2015 44,200 miles

Front Tyres Have Slight Damage To Sidewall

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

Pass 14 Feb 2014 36,756 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Feb 2013 28,683 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 Feb 2013 28,683 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Dec 2011 23,558 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2010 17,971 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 HRF is a 2007 BMW 3 Series in Red with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 HRF, 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 HRF registered?

LB57 HRF is a 2007 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 30 November 2007.

Is LB57 HRF safe to buy?

The MOT history for LB57 HRF shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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