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45 LM

2007 BMW 3 Series

Bronze Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

75,274 mi
Last recorded75,274 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 3 Series86,578 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration45 LM
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2007
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2025 75,274 miles

Offside Rear Outer Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2024 71,162 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Jun 2023 65,858 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2022 63,013 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2021 60,323 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jun 2020 56,309 miles

parking brake lever has slight travel

Pass 22 Jun 2019 52,569 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Jun 2018 48,253 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2017 44,166 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2016 39,048 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2015 34,213 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 28,905 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2014 28,806 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2013 24,026 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 19,764 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 14,548 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2010 10,216 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2010 10,195 miles

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

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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45 LM is a 2007 BMW 3 Series in Bronze with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 45 LM, 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 45 LM registered?

45 LM is a 2007 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 7 July 2007.

Is 45 LM safe to buy?

The MOT history for 45 LM shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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