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LR57VLS
2007 BMW 3 SERIES
Colour: Black
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1995cc
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- Registration LR57VLS
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2007
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1995cc
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MOT History 20 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
20
Total Tests
14
Passes
6
Failures
70%
Pass Rate
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83 Total Defects Recorded
30 Jan 2025
Fail
Mileage: 146,568 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear most arm (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b)) Repair immediately
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Inner Position lamp not working
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Front Bumper insecure
- Exhaust has been adapted, centre silencer missing
16 Jan 2024
Pass
Mileage: 138,846 MI
Expiry date: 15 Jan 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil BOTH (5.3.2 (b))
- Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin BOTH (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin BOTH (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
15 Jan 2024
Fail
Mileage: 138,846 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm BOTH SIDE (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords BOTH SIDE (5.2.3 (d) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil BOTH (5.3.2 (b))
- Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin BOTH (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin BOTH (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
30 Dec 2022
Pass
Mileage: 133,350 MI
Expiry date: 29 Dec 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
12 Nov 2021
Pass
Mileage: 120,621 MI
Expiry date: 11 Nov 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
12 Nov 2021
Fail
Mileage: 120,621 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
12 Nov 2020
Pass
Mileage: 115,208 MI
Expiry date: 11 Nov 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
12 Nov 2020
Fail
Mileage: 115,208 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
9 Jan 2020
Pass
Mileage: 104,100 MI
Expiry date: 8 Jan 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
14 Nov 2018
Pass
Mileage: 92,175 MI
Expiry date: 13 Nov 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Engine & Under-tray(s) fitted obscuring some components
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
9 Jul 2017
Pass
Mileage: 81,933 MI
Expiry date: 8 Jul 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Car presented without headlamp cleaning device
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords
- Engine Management and TPMS warning light on
8 Jul 2017
Fail
Mileage: 81,838 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords
- Engine Management and TPMS warning light on
13 Apr 2016
Pass
Mileage: 75,777 MI
Expiry date: 12 Apr 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
19 Feb 2015
Pass
Mileage: 68,078 MI
Expiry date: 18 Feb 2016 7 Jun 20262 Jun 2014
Pass
Mileage: 60,387 MI
Expiry date: 10 Jun 2015 7 Jun 20264 Jun 2013
Pass
Mileage: 50,854 MI
Expiry date: 10 Jun 2014 7 Jun 20264 Jun 2013
Fail
Mileage: 50,854 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
- Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
11 Jun 2012
Pass
Mileage: 45,060 MI
Expiry date: 10 Jun 2013 7 Jun 202628 Sep 2011
Pass
Mileage: 43,525 MI
Expiry date: 27 Sep 2012 7 Jun 202619 Oct 2010
Pass
Mileage: 35,339 MI
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LR57VLS was registered on 2007-11-13
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