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LB57 HTF

2007 BMW 3 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2023
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

133,121 mi
Last recorded133,121 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2022
Typical for 2007 BMW 3 Series86,578 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB57 HTF
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2022 133,121 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated and o\s\f (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

exhaust corroded

Fail 30 Sep 2022 132,629 miles

Exhaust diesel particulate filter shows evidence of tampering. (8.2.2.1 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Front flexi leaking (8.2.2.1 (b))

Front Prop shaft securing bolt missing (6.1.7 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Brake pad wear lamp on ( Rear sensor wire broken)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose not in all securing clips

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Parking brake only just met requirements

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Road wheel slightly distorted All wheels (5.2.2 (c) (i))

TPMS light on

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Excessive play inner tie rod ()

Pass 23 Jul 2021 125,651 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated and offside front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated and offside rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine and gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

handbrake travel

Fail 22 Jul 2021 125,650 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated and offside front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated and offside rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine and gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

handbrake travel

Pass 6 Jul 2020 118,385 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2020 118,385 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 May 2019 118,360 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive tension bracket (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 15 May 2019 42,708 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive tension bracket (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2018 118,286 miles
Fail 21 May 2018 118,286 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2017 115,280 miles

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

Fail 26 May 2016 112,905 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Road wheel fractured (4.2.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Front exhaust clamp deteriorated

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Nearside Rear tyre has nail in tred

Offside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2016 112,520 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2015 110,258 miles

Exhaust centre section clamp cracked

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/40/18 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 255/35/18 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Aug 2014 101,726 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2014 101,726 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 7 Aug 2013 93,240 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2012 84,455 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Dec 2011 73,633 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2010 56,589 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 HTF is a 2007 BMW 3 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 HTF, 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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LB57 HTF is a 2007 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 9 December 2007.

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