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OV57EBC
2007 BMW 3 SERIES
Colour: Black
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1995cc
General Information
- Registration OV57EBC
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2007
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1995cc
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- Expires 06 Dec 2026
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MOT History 20 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
20
Total Tests
15
Passes
5
Failures
75%
Pass Rate
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81 Total Defects Recorded
1 Dec 2025
Pass
Mileage: 199,754 MI
Expiry date: 6 Dec 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
28 Nov 2024
Pass
Mileage: 182,507 MI
Expiry date: 6 Dec 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
1 Dec 2023
Pass
Mileage: 161,581 MI
Expiry date: 6 Dec 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
7 Dec 2022
Pass
Mileage: 154,876 MI
Expiry date: 6 Dec 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
28 Sep 2022
Fail
Mileage: 154,682 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- no oil in engine Dangerous
- Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which shows white light to the rear (4.2.3 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
12 Oct 2021
Pass
Mileage: 148,652 MI
Expiry date: 11 Oct 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
8 Oct 2020
Pass
Mileage: 142,388 MI
Expiry date: 7 Oct 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
5 Oct 2020
Fail
Mileage: 142,352 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
5 Apr 2019
Pass
Mileage: 132,888 MI
Expiry date: 4 Oct 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Headlamp has less than 1/2 LEDs not functioning (4.1.1 (a) (i))
7 Dec 2017
Pass
Mileage: 126,124 MI
Expiry date: 6 Dec 2018 5 Jul 20267 Dec 2016
Pass
Mileage: 121,896 MI
Expiry date: 6 Dec 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre outer edge worn
- Nearside Wiper blade smearing slightly
- Nearside Headlamp sip beam bulb wiring damaged, plug has melted
- Nearside Front Tyre outer edge worn
- Both rear tyres worn (offside on inner edge particularly), and neither are run flat tyres (fronts are)
- Brake pad warning light on
- Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Offside Rear Pad wear sensor not secure, has rubbed through on wheel
7 Dec 2016
Fail
Mileage: 121,896 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre outer edge worn
- Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Offside Rear Pad wear sensor not secure, has rubbed through on wheel
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Wiper blade smearing slightly
- Brake pad warning light on
- Both rear tyres worn (offside on inner edge particularly), and neither are run flat tyres (fronts are)
- Nearside Headlamp sip beam bulb wiring damaged, plug has melted
- Nearside Front Tyre outer edge worn
11 Nov 2015
Pass
Mileage: 113,325 MI
Expiry date: 13 Nov 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- vehicle has covers fitted unable to see certain testable items
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
8 Nov 2014
Pass
Mileage: 104,800 MI
Expiry date: 13 Nov 2015 5 Jul 20267 Nov 2013
Pass
Mileage: 95,814 MI
Expiry date: 13 Nov 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
6 Nov 2013
Fail
Mileage: 95,814 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Inner Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
14 Nov 2012
Fail
Mileage: 83,941 MI
5 Jul 202614 Nov 2012
Pass
Mileage: 83,941 MI
Expiry date: 13 Nov 2013 5 Jul 202619 Sep 2011
Pass
Mileage: 73,793 MI
Expiry date: 15 Oct 2012 5 Jul 202617 Sep 2010
Pass
Mileage: 51,103 MI
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OV57EBC was registered on 2007-10-15
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