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LB57 HTA

2007 BMW 3 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2025
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

170,868 mi
Last recorded170,868 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2024
Typical for 2007 BMW 3 Series86,578 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB57 HTA
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2024 170,868 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2023 160,337 miles

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

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Jan 2022 151,670 miles

Nearside Handbrake slow

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Light corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2021 143,616 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jan 2020 134,528 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Dec 2018 126,021 miles

dash lite indicates possible problem

Fail 4 Dec 2018 126,021 miles

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected bracket (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

dash lite indicates possible problem

Pass 20 Nov 2017 122,916 miles

rear tyres worn almost to cords on inner edges

Pass 6 Dec 2016 119,738 miles

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

Fail 28 Nov 2016 119,703 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 27 Nov 2015 116,791 miles

park brake performance could be better.wiper blades worn.

rear subframe brackets rusted. wear /rust o/s rear brake assy.

Pass 10 Nov 2014 113,867 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2013 110,691 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Feb 2012 101,362 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

whar ion inside edge of rear tyres

Pass 19 Jan 2011 93,567 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2010 91,508 miles

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

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

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

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

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 HTA is a 2007 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 HTA, 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 HTA registered?

LB57 HTA is a 2007 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 10 December 2007.

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