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LB57 KYA

2007 BMW 3 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2023
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

194,967 mi
Last recorded194,967 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2022
Typical for 2007 BMW 3 Series86,578 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2022 194,967 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear tyre wearing inner edge

Offside Front tyre wearing outer edge

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

both wing mirror glasses deteriorated

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring components

Fail 19 Dec 2022 194,967 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear tyre wearing inner edge

Offside Front tyre wearing outer edge

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

both wing mirror glasses deteriorated

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring components

Pass 28 Dec 2021 182,838 miles
Fail 24 Dec 2021 182,806 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2020 176,366 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2019 171,963 miles

Central Rear Heat shield loose

Fail 6 Dec 2019 171,963 miles

Central Rear Heat shield loose

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Dec 2018 168,158 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2018 168,150 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2017 166,442 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Nov 2016 165,695 miles

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

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

Rear number plated damaged but not likely to be misread

Pass 9 Nov 2015 158,200 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2014 155,650 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2013 152,477 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2012 148,388 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 2 Nov 2011 146 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2010 112,660 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2010 112,660 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

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 KYA 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 KYA, 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 KYA registered?

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

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