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LB57 HWB

2007 BMW 3 Series

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

140,478 mi
Last recorded140,478 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2019
Typical for 2007 BMW 3 Series86,578 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB57 HWB
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2019 140,478 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2018 132,539 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small chip in the centre of the windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Jun 2017 122,669 miles

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 22 Jun 2016 113,852 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2016 113,852 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush outer rose joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush outer rose joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Apr 2015 101,060 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Fail 15 Apr 2015 101,060 miles

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

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Pass 21 Oct 2014 94,458 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 29 Sep 2014 94,454 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Sep 2013 75,449 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2013 75,449 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2012 58,917 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/r tyre very badly worn on inner edge

Fail 5 Sep 2012 58,917 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/r tyre very badly worn on inner edge

Pass 22 Aug 2011 50,526 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Tyre pressure warning light on

Pass 1 Sep 2010 43,220 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 37,290 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 HWB is a 2007 BMW 3 Series in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 HWB, 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 HWB is a 2007 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 1 September 2007.

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