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AC52 BEV

2007 BMW 3 Series

Red Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

105,572 mi
Last recorded105,572 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 3 Series86,578 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC52 BEV
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 105,572 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2025 103,868 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Jun 2024 101,720 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Jun 2023 99,533 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2022 96,981 miles

Full under tray fitted making complete inspection impossible.

Pass 22 Jun 2021 94,501 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2020 92,407 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

under tray not allowing full inspection of underside

Pass 21 Jun 2019 89,557 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 21 Jun 2019 89,556 miles

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 14 Jun 2018 86,821 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 84,244 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 81,603 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 79,044 miles

o/s/f shock absorber starting to leak slightly

unable to visually check outer sills (plastic covers)

Fail 15 Jun 2015 79,039 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Jun 2014 73,992 miles

front tyres wearing off on both edges & very close to minimum legal requirements - advise to be replaced

o/s/f shock absorber starting to leak

Fail 10 Jun 2014 73,992 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front tyres wearing off on both edges & very close to minimum legal requirements - advise to be replaced

o/s/f shock absorber starting to leak

tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp on

Pass 10 Apr 2013 61,362 miles

nail in n/s/r tyre tread

Fail 12 Mar 2013 61,354 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

nail in n/s/r tyre tread

Pass 12 Jan 2012 50,363 miles

slight damage to nearside rear lamp lense

Pass 22 Jun 2010 46,569 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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AC52 BEV is a 2007 BMW 3 Series in Red with a 2,993cc diesel 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 AC52 BEV, 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 AC52 BEV registered?

AC52 BEV is a 2007 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 11 May 2007.

Is AC52 BEV safe to buy?

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