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A22 ECK

2007 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2025
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

134,415 mi
Last recorded134,415 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2024
Typical for 2007 BMW 3 Series86,578 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA22 ECK
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2024 134,415 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Apr 2023 130,028 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 31 Mar 2022 128,431 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both NS & OS (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also Has Slight Cut (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both NS & OS (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Mar 2021 121,264 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2019 104,005 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Oct 2018 96,183 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 94,561 miles
Pass 7 May 2016 90,439 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 87,070 miles
Fail 7 May 2015 87,049 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 20 Aug 2014 78,968 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2013 61,477 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 51,911 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN LOW (BELOW LEGAL LIMIT) ON INSIDE EDGES

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

Pass 13 Aug 2011 38,869 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 333,569 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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A22 ECK is a 2007 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 A22 ECK, 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 A22 ECK registered?

A22 ECK is a 2007 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 21 September 2007.

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