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824 DBL

2007 BMW 3 Series

Grey Petrol 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

205,201 mi
Last recorded205,201 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 3 Series86,578 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration824 DBL
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 8 Oct 2025 205,201 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2024 196,639 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2023 188,475 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2022 181,530 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2021 169,817 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2020 162,913 miles

Offside 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))

Pass 3 May 2019 151,757 miles
Pass 12 May 2018 136,665 miles
Pass 13 May 2017 120,636 miles
Pass 21 May 2016 103,218 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2015 98,670 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 May 2014 94,250 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 79,115 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brake discs lipped

Pass 30 Jun 2012 66,023 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 49,069 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 May 2010 36,493 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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824 DBL is a 2007 BMW 3 Series in Grey with a 2,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 824 DBL, 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

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What year was 824 DBL registered?

824 DBL is a 2007 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 25 May 2007.

Is 824 DBL safe to buy?

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