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LB57 HTY

2007 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

163,584 mi
Last recorded163,584 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 3 Series86,578 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB57 HTY
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 163,584 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Fail 30 May 2026 163,558 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 16 May 2025 151,962 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn knuckle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Jun 2024 141,533 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Pass 3 Jun 2023 127,180 miles

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

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

Pass 28 May 2022 167,510 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2021 98,820 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2019 98,617 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2019 98,527 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2019 98,527 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Apr 2018 97,767 miles

undertray/floor covers fitted.

Fail 6 Apr 2018 97,663 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

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

undertray/floor covers fitted.

Pass 19 Apr 2017 96,122 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2017 96,120 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2016 86,257 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2016 86,256 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective Front (1.7.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 3 Mar 2015 74,979 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 59,235 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2012 44,729 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2011 34,489 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2010 18,381 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 HTY is a 2007 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 HTY, 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 HTY registered?

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

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