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LB57 PFV

2007 BMW 3 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

154,804 mi
Last recorded154,804 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 3 Series86,578 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB57 PFV
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 154,804 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2024 148,931 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2023 142,327 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides inner disc face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords both sides multiple cuts in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

rear axle and supports starting to corrode

Pass 2 Dec 2022 134,853 miles

engine cover and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 13 Nov 2021 127,838 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2020 121,025 miles

Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Fail 19 Oct 2020 121,025 miles

Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Nov 2019 116,827 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Nov 2018 111,615 miles

rear side rear brake dragging slightly

Pass 15 Nov 2017 95,767 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2016 83,229 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2015 76,413 miles

engine cover and undertray fitted obscuring some components.

Pass 4 Nov 2014 67,671 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2013 59,204 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Nov 2012 53,588 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs corroding around edges.

Pass 19 Nov 2011 49,897 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Nov 2011 49,897 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2011 39,173 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 PFV is a 2007 BMW 3 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 PFV, 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 PFV registered?

LB57 PFV is a 2007 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 22 December 2007.

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