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LB57 RYC

2007 BMW 3 Series

Grey Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

118,887 mi
Last recorded118,887 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 3 Series86,578 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB57 RYC
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 118,887 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2024 117,615 miles

Advise engine bay covers & under trays fitted obscuring various components...

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Advise there is a 27% imbalance across the front axle biased to the offside front... (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2023 114,539 miles

Advise engine bay covers & under trays fitted obscuring some components...

Advise front wipers starting to lightly smear across the windscreen...

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2022 111,084 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Fail 29 Sep 2022 111,066 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control switch not functioning correctly (7.12 (d))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Road wheel fractured ( Inner bead cracked/fractured. ) (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured ( Incomplete repair. Bead cracked/fractured. ) (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2021 105,939 miles

Engine covers and under shields fitted restricting the view of some components

Pass 16 Sep 2020 100,985 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2019 96,042 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2018 92,419 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2017 83,000 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2016 71,907 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2016 71,872 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2015 61,572 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2015 61,572 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 2 Dec 2014 55,391 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2013 45,539 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2012 37,487 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2011 26,473 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2010 14,487 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 RYC is a 2007 BMW 3 Series in Grey with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 RYC, 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 RYC registered?

LB57 RYC is a 2007 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 20 December 2007.

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