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A4 FYJ

2007 BMW 3 Series

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

176,838 mi
Last recorded176,838 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 3 Series86,578 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA4 FYJ
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2025 176,838 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2024 168,247 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2023 158,910 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2022 150,906 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2021 140,945 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2020 130,157 miles

emission clean

Pass 30 May 2019 117,551 miles
Pass 31 May 2018 107,210 miles

emission too clean

Pass 1 Jun 2017 98,658 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2017 98,658 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 28 May 2016 86,683 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 75,444 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2013 69,814 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 62,476 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2011 51,798 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 47,135 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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A4 FYJ is a 2007 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 A4 FYJ, 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 A4 FYJ?

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What year was A4 FYJ registered?

A4 FYJ is a 2007 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 10 September 2007.

Is A4 FYJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for A4 FYJ shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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