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LB57 RXA

2007 BMW 3 Series

Grey Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2025
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

110,554 mi
Last recorded110,554 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2024
Typical for 2007 BMW 3 Series86,578 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB57 RXA
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2024 110,554 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Jun 2024 110,554 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Jun 2023 95,609 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively all (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front Brake hose slightly chafed both (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Jun 2023 95,609 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively all (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front Brake hose slightly chafed both (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 May 2022 86,297 miles
Fail 14 May 2022 86,297 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 15 Feb 2021 77,068 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2020 73,201 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2018 67,312 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2017 57,566 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 18 Jan 2016 49,547 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6 mm,on legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Jan 2015 42,766 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2014 36,792 miles

O/S/F & N/S/F TYRE WEARING OUT ON THE TYRE SHOULDERS. 205/55/R16

Pass 11 Jan 2013 31,167 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2011 26,472 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2010 19,606 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 RXA is a 2007 BMW 3 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 RXA, 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

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What year was LB57 RXA registered?

LB57 RXA is a 2007 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 15 December 2007.

Is LB57 RXA safe to buy?

The MOT history for LB57 RXA shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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