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A8 CYM

2007 BMW 3 Series

Bronze Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

101,763 mi
Last recorded101,763 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 3 Series86,578 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA8 CYM
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2007
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 101,763 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

covers underbody

Pass 5 Dec 2024 98,248 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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))

covers fitted

suspension components corroded

Pass 20 Dec 2023 95,108 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

covers fitted

Pass 13 Dec 2022 91,500 miles

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

covers fitted

Pass 8 Dec 2021 89,115 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

covers fitted

Pass 17 Nov 2020 87,338 miles

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

covers fitted

Pass 19 Nov 2019 85,948 miles

Exhaust mounting defective front bolts/clamps corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

possible corrosion to brake pipes under corrosion protection

slight corrosion to multiple brake flexi unions

Fail 18 Nov 2019 85,873 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Exhaust mounting defective front bolts/clamps corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

possible corrosion to brake pipes under corrosion protection

slight corrosion to multiple brake flexi unions

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 26 Nov 2018 82,294 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/s/r top arm inner bush has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2017 78,810 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2016 71,805 miles

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)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 7 Dec 2015 64,205 miles

N/s front tyre wearing on outer edge

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 10 Dec 2014 57,094 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 29,637 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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A8 CYM is a 2007 BMW 3 Series in Bronze with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 A8 CYM, 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 A8 CYM registered?

A8 CYM is a 2007 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 14 December 2007.

Is A8 CYM safe to buy?

The MOT history for A8 CYM shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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