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A16 KYB

2007 BMW 3 Series

Black Diesel 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

138,913 mi
Last recorded138,913 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 3 Series86,578 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA16 KYB
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 138,913 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2025 136,785 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2024 133,039 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2023 128,434 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2023 128,432 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Mar 2022 114,878 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2021 97,795 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2020 91,728 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2019 87,658 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2018 83,435 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2017 74,504 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2016 64,142 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2016 64,142 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 10 Feb 2015 58,841 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)

Pass 17 Feb 2014 53,754 miles

both front tyres have damage to sidewall beadings but no canvas showing

Pass 27 Feb 2013 47,816 miles

Oil leak

Pass 27 Feb 2012 41,662 miles

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

Leak from gearbox sump

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)

Oil leak

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

Pass 10 Feb 2011 35,372 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 29,235 miles

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 KYB is a 2007 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 2,979cc diesel 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 A16 KYB, 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 A16 KYB?

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What year was A16 KYB registered?

A16 KYB is a 2007 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 1 March 2007.

Is A16 KYB safe to buy?

The MOT history for A16 KYB 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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