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LB57 HTO

2007 BMW 3 Series

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2024
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

113,846 mi
Last recorded113,846 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2024
Typical for 2007 BMW 3 Series86,578 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Fail 20 Jul 2024 113,846 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic braking system warning device indicates a fault (1.7 (b))

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working in boot lid side light (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn upper arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

under trays fitted 3/4 of vehicle

Pass 10 May 2023 110,844 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2022 104,999 miles
Pass 4 May 2021 100,030 miles
Pass 4 May 2020 96,576 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2019 91,648 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 84,814 miles

slight play in nearside rear upper suspension inner bush

Pass 4 Nov 2016 75,305 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2016 75,302 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Fail 28 Apr 2016 72,006 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 5 Nov 2015 68,205 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2015 68,205 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Oct 2014 59,227 miles

Both front tyres have worn to 3mm

Both rear tyres have worn to 1.6-2mm [205/55/16v]

Brake check required [hand brake travel high]

Pass 17 Oct 2013 50,616 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2013 50,616 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 31 Oct 2012 42,623 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2012 42,623 miles

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

both rear tyres wearing on extreme inner edges

os front tyre worn on extreme outer edge

Pass 3 Nov 2011 35,229 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres wearing low on edges

both rear tyres wearing low especially on edges

front brake discs slightly lipped

slight play in both steering rack inner joints

Pass 9 Nov 2010 25,910 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 HTO is a 2007 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 HTO, 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 HTO is a 2007 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 31 December 2007.

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