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LB57 NKG

2007 BMW 3 Series

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2021
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

222,788 mi
Last recorded222,788 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2020
Typical for 2007 BMW 3 Series86,578 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB57 NKG
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2020 222,788 miles

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

Offside Rear park brake may need some attention borderline pass

Pass 31 Oct 2019 215,138 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2018 202,118 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 Oct 2017 189,393 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2017 189,387 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened from subframe (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 11 Nov 2016 176,404 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake slightly binding

Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush Both rear top bushes (2.4.G.2)

Slight play in offside steering inner tie rod end

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Dec 2015 162,856 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside headlight mounting broken

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Lower Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush outer (2.4.G.2)

nearside and offside front tyres wearing on outside edge

Fail 7 Dec 2015 162,851 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside headlight mounting broken

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Lower Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush outer (2.4.G.2)

nearside and offside front tyres wearing on outside edge

Pass 16 Dec 2014 151,316 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2013 141,966 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2012 132,882 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2011 121,095 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2011 121,095 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 14 Dec 2010 99,392 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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 NKG is a 2007 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 NKG, 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 NKG is a 2007 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 21 December 2007.

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