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A19 SKL

2007 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

115,798 mi
Last recorded115,798 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 3 Series86,578 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA19 SKL
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 115,798 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2024 114,326 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper middle arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper middle arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/30/19 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Sep 2023 112,660 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Aug 2022 110,892 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2021 109,070 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2020 106,602 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 10 Sep 2019 103,415 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radias arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Sep 2019 103,381 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radias arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2018 98,510 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2018 98,510 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2017 90,205 miles

Both rear tyres worn on inner edges, getting close to cords being exposed.

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Nov 2016 80,940 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2015 70,520 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2014 62,859 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 6 Sep 2013 58,148 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight damage to nearside front tyre outer sidewall but cords not exposed

Pass 14 Sep 2012 50,489 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside rear road wheel has been weld/repaired

slight wear ridge both front brake discs

Pass 26 Aug 2011 45,415 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)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 Aug 2010 38,433 miles

Advise cut in nearside front tyre outer tread

Advise front tyres wearing on inner edge

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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A19 SKL is a 2007 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 A19 SKL, 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 A19 SKL registered?

A19 SKL is a 2007 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 16 August 2007.

Is A19 SKL safe to buy?

The MOT history for A19 SKL shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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