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540 LTB

2007 BMW 3 Series

Silver Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

75,012 mi
Last recorded75,012 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 3 Series86,578 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration540 LTB
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 75,012 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2024 72,126 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

brake pad warning light on.

Pass 17 Nov 2023 69,564 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Nov 2022 63,717 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2022 63,717 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2021 53,949 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 11 Nov 2020 48,605 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 2 May 2019 41,402 miles
Pass 2 May 2018 35,385 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Apr 2017 30,006 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Apr 2016 25,306 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2016 25,306 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 15 Apr 2015 19,589 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2013 15,842 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 12,722 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 10,150 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 7,390 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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540 LTB is a 2007 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 540 LTB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of 540 LTB?

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What year was 540 LTB registered?

540 LTB is a 2007 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 17 August 2007.

Is 540 LTB safe to buy?

The MOT history for 540 LTB shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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