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AA04 RZA

2007 BMW 3 Series

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2023
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

158,971 mi
Last recorded158,971 miles
Recorded on26 May 2022
Typical for 2007 BMW 3 Series86,578 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAA04 RZA
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 May 2022 158,971 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 May 2021 146,768 miles
Pass 20 May 2020 133,691 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2019 126,475 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2018 116,366 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Inner deep cut evident

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush advanced wear evident (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Mar 2017 108,821 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2017 108,821 miles

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play inner tie rod (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 14 Mar 2016 99,428 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint outer joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint inner joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Mar 2015 83,015 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2014 66,562 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2014 66,562 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2013 48,293 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2012 28,258 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 13,969 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2010 13,258 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Oct 2010 13,258 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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AA04 RZA is a 2007 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 AA04 RZA, 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 AA04 RZA registered?

AA04 RZA is a 2007 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 8 November 2007.

Is AA04 RZA safe to buy?

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