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A2 YCO

2007 BMW 3 Series

White Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

84,544 mi
Last recorded84,544 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 3 Series86,578 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA2 YCO
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2007
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 84,544 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2025 82,122 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2024 77,122 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2023 74,363 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2023 74,363 miles

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

Fail 24 Mar 2023 74,195 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2022 67,350 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2021 62,808 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2020 61,822 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2019 60,330 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jan 2018 59,283 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 3 Jan 2017 57,427 miles

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

engine covers fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

under-shields fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Pass 11 Nov 2015 53,809 miles

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

all four tyre valves cracking slight

Pass 10 Nov 2014 47,848 miles

n/s/r and n/s/f tyres are cracking

Pass 19 Nov 2013 39,134 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 37,640 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2012 34,579 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2011 30,754 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2010 26,333 miles

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

Slight Engine oil leak.

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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A2 YCO is a 2007 BMW 3 Series in White with a 2,996cc petrol 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 A2 YCO, 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

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What year was A2 YCO registered?

A2 YCO is a 2007 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 21 September 2007.

Is A2 YCO safe to buy?

The MOT history for A2 YCO 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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