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A13 EMY

2007 BMW 3 Series

Silver Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 May 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

26,718 mi
Last recorded26,718 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 3 Series86,578 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA13 EMY
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 26,718 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2025 26,498 miles
Pass 8 May 2024 26,184 miles
Pass 2 May 2023 25,986 miles
Pass 4 May 2022 25,710 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2021 25,171 miles

Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning n/s and o/s outer (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 May 2020 24,829 miles
Pass 9 May 2019 23,461 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 17 May 2018 21,269 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 20,736 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 18,446 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 17,718 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 16,680 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 15,943 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2013 15,941 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Apr 2012 15,052 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 16 May 2011 14,090 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 12,878 miles
Fail 20 May 2010 12,822 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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A13 EMY is a 2007 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 A13 EMY, 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 A13 EMY registered?

A13 EMY is a 2007 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 2 May 2007.

Is A13 EMY safe to buy?

The MOT history for A13 EMY shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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