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2007 BMW 3 SERIES
General Information
- Registration OV57TLO
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2007
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1995cc
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- Expires 03 Feb 2027
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MOT History 20 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
2 Feb 2026
Pass
Mileage: 196,457 MI
Expiry date: 3 Feb 2027Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake lever pivots slightly worn Little reserve travel (1.1.1 (b))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
2 Feb 2026
Fail
Mileage: 196,453 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake lever pivots slightly worn Little reserve travel (1.1.1 (b))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
4 Feb 2025
Pass
Mileage: 186,665 MI
Expiry date: 3 Feb 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Condensation (4.1.4 (b))
- Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- Parking brake lever has little reserve travel
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip (3.2 (a) (i))
4 Feb 2025
Fail
Mileage: 186,662 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Condensation (4.1.4 (b))
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- Parking brake lever has little reserve travel
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip (3.2 (a) (i))
3 Feb 2024
Pass
Mileage: 178,055 MI
Expiry date: 2 Feb 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
23 Jan 2023
Pass
Mileage: 171,858 MI
Expiry date: 22 Jan 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner rose joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Central Front Engine oil leak but not excessive
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner rose joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
15 Jan 2022
Pass
Mileage: 166,857 MI
Expiry date: 21 Jan 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front 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))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front 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))
16 Jan 2021
Pass
Mileage: 154,249 MI
Expiry date: 21 Jan 2022 1 Jul 202622 Jan 2020
Pass
Mileage: 145,832 MI
Expiry date: 21 Jan 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
12 Apr 2019
Pass
Mileage: 142,116 MI
Expiry date: 16 Apr 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
4 Apr 2019
Fail
Mileage: 141,963 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn top arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn top arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
12 Apr 2018
Pass
Mileage: 133,229 MI
Expiry date: 16 Apr 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
13 Apr 2017
Pass
Mileage: 126,676 MI
Expiry date: 16 Apr 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak ()
7 Apr 2016
Pass
Mileage: 118,982 MI
Expiry date: 16 Apr 2017 1 Jul 202617 Apr 2015
Pass
Mileage: 113,297 MI
Expiry date: 16 Apr 2016 1 Jul 202610 Sep 2013
Pass
Mileage: 100,668 MI
Expiry date: 21 Sep 2014 1 Jul 202619 Sep 2012
Pass
Mileage: 94,048 MI
Expiry date: 21 Sep 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
19 Sep 2012
Fail
Mileage: 94,048 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
20 Sep 2011
Pass
Mileage: 88,552 MI
Expiry date: 21 Sep 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
22 Sep 2010
Pass
Mileage: 83,656 MI
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OV57TLO was registered on 2007-11-26
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