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A5 CYY

2007 BMW 3 Series

Grey Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jan 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

110,851 mi
Last recorded110,851 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 3 Series86,578 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA5 CYY
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 110,851 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2025 103,842 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 2 Jan 2025 103,842 miles

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Jan 2024 100,124 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2023 95,922 miles

Covers fitted to sills and under vehicle restricting inspection of some components

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2022 92,682 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2021 85,213 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2019 81,834 miles

Both rear tyres have deep cuts and worn on inner edge

Nearside Rear Upper suspension has slight play in joint

Offside Front Fog lamp not working

Under tray fitted

Pass 13 Dec 2018 78,946 miles

Headlight washers not hitting the headlight.

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 2 Jan 2018 77,031 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Inner joint (2.4.G.2)

Under tray fitted

Pass 16 Dec 2016 71,352 miles

Both front tyres wearing on edges.

Undertrays fitted.

Fail 15 Dec 2016 71,344 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Both front tyres wearing on edges.

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 15 Dec 2015 64,295 miles

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 5 Dec 2014 55,777 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Dec 2013 47,636 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2012 39,739 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2012 39,739 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 30 Dec 2011 35,382 miles

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

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

front brake discs worn and lipped

Fail 30 Dec 2011 35,382 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

front brake discs worn and lipped

Pass 26 Nov 2010 28,816 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

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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A5 CYY is a 2007 BMW 3 Series in Grey with a 2,996cc 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 A5 CYY, 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 A5 CYY registered?

A5 CYY is a 2007 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 13 December 2007.

Is A5 CYY safe to buy?

The MOT history for A5 CYY shows 20 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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