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LB57 NKF

2007 BMW 3 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2025
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

178,824 mi
Last recorded178,824 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2024
Typical for 2007 BMW 3 Series86,578 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2024 178,824 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2023 173,922 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2022 167,401 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm 2055516 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Sep 2021 156,929 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2021 156,929 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Sep 2020 147,636 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2019 137,179 miles

front brake hoses perishing

n/s/f tyre uneven inner tread

rear tyres on wear bars

slight play in both rear outer lower rose joints

Pass 8 Sep 2018 125,011 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2017 112,903 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both recomend change asap on legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Sep 2016 103,845 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 93,780 miles

emissions too clean to register on smoke meter

Pass 13 Sep 2014 81,667 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 65,519 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2012 52,717 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2012 139,292 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2011 112,952 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2010 84,820 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 NKF is a 2007 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 NKF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of LB57 NKF?

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What year was LB57 NKF registered?

LB57 NKF is a 2007 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 11 December 2007.

Is LB57 NKF safe to buy?

The MOT history for LB57 NKF shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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