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AA56 KAY

2007 BMW 3 Series

Green Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2020
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

173,605 mi
Last recorded173,605 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2019
Typical for 2007 BMW 3 Series86,578 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAA56 KAY
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2007
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2019 173,605 miles

Engine Cover/Under Trays Fitted

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

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

Under Body, Chassis, Brake and Suspension Components Corroded

Vehicle Has Damage To Front Bumper

Vehicle Heavily Under Sealed

Pass 18 May 2018 156,031 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

engine covers and under trays fitted

Fail 17 May 2018 156,029 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 13 Jun 2017 143,625 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 126,363 miles

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

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 29 Jul 2015 118,479 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 Jul 2015 118,478 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 Jun 2014 104,622 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Jun 2014 104,622 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Jul 2013 93,486 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 86,384 miles

offside rear tyre getting low

Fail 8 Jun 2012 86,384 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

offside rear tyre getting low

oil leak from gearbox

Pass 28 Jun 2011 80,060 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2010 72,143 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2009 55,875 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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AA56 KAY is a 2007 BMW 3 Series in Green with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AA56 KAY, 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 AA56 KAY registered?

AA56 KAY is a 2007 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 4 January 2007.

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