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A14 AVN

2007 BMW 3 Series

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

106,831 mi
Last recorded106,831 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 3 Series86,578 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA14 AVN
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 106,831 miles
Pass 29 May 2025 99,482 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2024 91,693 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2023 83,570 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2023 83,553 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated flexi hose slightly perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged delaminated (3.3 (b) (i))

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

brake pad warning light showing

Pass 20 Jul 2022 78,792 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2021 74,301 miles

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

Offside slight damage to windscreen

Fail 6 Dec 2021 74,301 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside slight damage to windscreen

Pass 8 Dec 2020 64,226 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 8 Dec 2020 64,224 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2019 54,910 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2018 50,007 miles

Both rear metal brake pipes to flexi hoses - corrosion under coated surface

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 28 Nov 2017 45,290 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2017 45,280 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Front Exhaust bracket cracked

Pass 28 Nov 2016 41,862 miles

Front Exhaust clamp cracked

Pass 30 Nov 2015 37,786 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2015 37,786 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Nov 2014 34,095 miles

O/S/Front tyre wearing low on both outer edges.

Offside Outer Front Upper registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Nov 2013 30,667 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 19 Nov 2013 30,667 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 28 Nov 2012 27,492 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2011 23,442 miles

EML on

slight cut to nsf tyre sidewall

Pass 15 Nov 2010 19,342 miles

Cut in nearside front tyre sidewall

Fail 15 Nov 2010 19,342 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Cut in nearside front tyre sidewall

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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A14 AVN is a 2007 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 A14 AVN, 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 A14 AVN?

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What year was A14 AVN registered?

A14 AVN is a 2007 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 14 December 2007.

Is A14 AVN safe to buy?

The MOT history for A14 AVN shows 24 tests with a 70.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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