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A29 BYE

2007 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

143,586 mi
Last recorded143,586 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 3 Series86,578 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA29 BYE
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2025 143,586 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2024 133,998 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2023 130,123 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2021 123,473 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2021 121,386 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2020 115,876 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2018 108,429 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2017 96,966 miles

both rear tyres worn on inside edges

Pass 9 Nov 2016 90,106 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2016 90,106 miles

Central Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Nov 2015 82,086 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nail in offside front tyre

oil leak

Fail 10 Nov 2015 82,086 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nail in offside front tyre

oil leak

Pass 10 Nov 2014 74,459 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside front tyre worn on the inner side of the tread.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Nov 2013 65,356 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 42,372 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2012 42,372 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Oct 2011 27,000 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 20,124 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2011 20,016 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

tyre size: 225/35R19Y run-flat

tyre size: 255/30R19Y run-flat

Pass 8 Feb 2010 9,443 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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A29 BYE is a 2007 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 2,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 A29 BYE, 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 A29 BYE registered?

A29 BYE is a 2007 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 3 September 2007.

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