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LB57 VTN

2007 BMW 3 Series

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

125,195 mi
Last recorded125,195 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 3 Series86,578 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB57 VTN
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2026 125,195 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2025 107,831 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2024 106,997 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2023 98,799 miles

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

Nearside Front 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))

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

Pass 2 Apr 2022 95,585 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre worn outer edge

Offside Rear tyre worn inner edge

front and rear brake discs worn

Fail 29 Mar 2022 95,552 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords in tread marked with chalk (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front tyre worn outer edge

Offside Rear tyre worn inner edge

front and rear brake discs worn

Pass 10 Feb 2021 91,019 miles

Both Front Flexible Brake Hoses Perished

Both Front Tyres Outer Edge Slightly Worn

Offside Rear Tyre Edges Worn

Pass 28 Jan 2020 87,220 miles

Front brake discs worn

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

Fail 27 Jan 2020 87,214 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front brake discs worn

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2019 77,657 miles

Just acceptable wear to front brake pads and discs.

Slight play in both inner steering tie rod joints.

Stone chips across windscreen.

Pass 15 Dec 2017 68,390 miles

Front brake pads getting low

all brake discs worn

Pass 1 Nov 2016 59,898 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2015 52,570 miles

both sides front tyre valves are starting to perish.

undertrays fitted obscuring the view of some underside components.

Fail 3 Nov 2015 52,570 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

both sides front tyre valves are starting to perish.

undertrays fitted obscuring the view of some underside components.

Pass 6 Nov 2014 46,416 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2013 41,515 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2012 34,228 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)

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

Pass 16 Nov 2011 27,250 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2010 21,448 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 VTN is a 2007 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc 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 VTN, 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 VTN registered?

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

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