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LB57 HTE

2007 BMW 3 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

158,060 mi
Last recorded158,060 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2021
Typical for 2007 BMW 3 Series86,578 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2021 158,060 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Mar 2021 109,996 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2021 157,797 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Mar 2020 138,399 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2019 114,801 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside windscreen damage less then 10mm, not adversely affecting driver's view

Fail 6 Mar 2019 114,801 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside windscreen damage less then 10mm, not adversely affecting driver's view

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 16 Mar 2018 99,432 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Mar 2018 99,432 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and bald on inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Mar 2017 83,085 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre tread starting to go out of shape

car vibrating from gearbox/duell mass flywheel

Fail 9 Mar 2017 83,085 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear tyre tread starting to go out of shape

car vibrating from gearbox/duell mass flywheel

Pass 17 Mar 2016 77,310 miles

Nearside handbrake weak

Pass 25 Mar 2015 68,661 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 Mar 2015 68,661 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Mar 2014 60,579 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 46,334 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 38,009 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2011 36,860 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2010 28,137 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 HTE is a 2007 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 HTE, 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 HTE registered?

LB57 HTE is a 2007 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 5 December 2007.

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