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A10 KVX

2007 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

103,312 mi
Last recorded103,312 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 3 Series86,578 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA10 KVX
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 103,312 miles

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

both front brake hoses starting to perish/ both rear brake hoses ferrules starting to rust

front and rear brake discs starting to rust

nearside front tyre tread worn low on edges

offside front wheel and offside rear wheel- inner rims slight damage

offside rear suspension coil spring starting to rust

rear handbrake performance slightly low

rear metal brake pipes starting to corrode

rear subframe starting to rust

rear suspension- front upper tie bars bushes starting to split/ wear

slight oil leak

Fail 16 Sep 2025 103,312 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

both front brake hoses starting to perish/ both rear brake hoses ferrules starting to rust

front and rear brake discs starting to rust

nearside front tyre tread worn low on edges

offside front wheel and offside rear wheel- inner rims slight damage

offside rear suspension coil spring starting to rust

rear handbrake performance slightly low

rear metal brake pipes starting to corrode

rear subframe starting to rust

rear suspension- front upper tie bars bushes starting to split/ wear

slight oil leak

Pass 7 May 2024 100,885 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

both front brake discs starting to rust on inner surfaces

both front brake hoses starting to perish/ both rear brake hoses ferrules starting to rust

nearside front tyre- outer side wall slightly distorted and tread starting to wear on edges

nearside rear tyre tread inner edge worn low and small cuts

rear handbrake performance slightly low

rear metal brake pipes starting to corrode

rear subframe surface rusting

rear suspension- front upper tie bars bushes starting to crack/ perish

Pass 24 Apr 2023 95,062 miles

both front brake discs starting to rust on inner surfaces

both front brake hoses starting to perish

handbrake performance slightly low

nearside rear tyre tread worn low on inner edge and small cuts

rear metal brake pipes starting to corrode

Pass 20 Oct 2021 85,707 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2021 85,191 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2020 83,904 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2019 81,937 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2018 78,849 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2017 75,854 miles

Engine cover, undertray & underbody covers fitted.

Fail 12 Oct 2017 75,854 miles

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

Engine cover, undertray & underbody covers fitted.

Pass 17 Oct 2016 73,236 miles

engine covers fitted

undertrays fitted

Pass 7 Jul 2015 69,394 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front tyre has slight damage to sidewall

Pass 3 Jul 2014 66,755 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Jul 2014 66,755 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Jul 2013 63,971 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Fail 3 Jul 2013 63,971 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Outer Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 11 May 2012 57,368 miles
Fail 10 May 2012 57,338 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Apr 2011 38,718 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2010 24,227 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2010 24,219 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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A10 KVX is a 2007 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 A10 KVX, 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 A10 KVX registered?

A10 KVX is a 2007 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 5 April 2007.

Is A10 KVX safe to buy?

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