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A16 HNX

2007 BMW 3 Series

Red Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

44,365 mi
Last recorded44,365 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 3 Series86,578 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA16 HNX
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 44,365 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both side from sub-frame to body front one (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2025 43,906 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2024 43,408 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2023 42,818 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2022 42,099 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2021 40,465 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2021 40,465 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 May 2019 37,458 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 14 May 2019 37,458 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre wearing on inner edge

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 30 Apr 2018 35,122 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 33,020 miles
Fail 16 May 2017 33,020 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Mar 2016 29,213 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2015 28,794 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2014 27,753 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 27,720 miles
Fail 23 May 2013 27,712 miles

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

Nearside Inner Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine management light on

Pass 9 May 2012 25,134 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 23 May 2011 22,309 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2011 22,309 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 17,677 miles

front tyres low on inner egdes

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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A16 HNX is a 2007 BMW 3 Series in Red with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 A16 HNX, 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.

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What year was A16 HNX registered?

A16 HNX is a 2007 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 6 June 2007.

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