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LB57 HSO

2007 BMW 3 Series

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2018
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

119,182 mi
Last recorded119,182 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2017
Typical for 2007 BMW 3 Series86,578 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2017 119,182 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 26 Sep 2017 119,179 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Oct 2016 112,770 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2016 112,770 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Inner Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Inner Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Sep 2015 105,597 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2015 105,597 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 14 Oct 2014 98,727 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Sep 2013 90,943 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Sep 2013 90,912 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2012 84,390 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Oct 2011 72,961 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2010 62,408 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2010 62,408 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

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 HSO is a 2007 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 HSO, 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 HSO registered?

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

Is LB57 HSO safe to buy?

The MOT history for LB57 HSO shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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