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AD56 HBE

2007 BMW 3 Series

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

110,160 mi
Last recorded110,160 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 3 Series86,578 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD56 HBE
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2025 110,160 miles

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

Undertrays fitted at the time of test

Pass 29 Jun 2024 105,518 miles

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2021 100,172 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2019 87,437 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2019 87,437 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Dec 2018 82,423 miles

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

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged Perishing. (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Perishing. (5.2.3 (j))

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 On inner & outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Dec 2018 82,423 miles

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged Perishing. (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Perishing. (5.2.3 (j))

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 On inner & outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Aug 2017 75,318 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 7 Aug 2017 75,318 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Jul 2016 68,751 miles

pitting and corrosion front brake discs

traction control light on

Fail 11 Jul 2016 68,751 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

pitting and corrosion front brake discs

traction control light on

Pass 7 Jan 2015 59,583 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2015 59,583 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2014 54,720 miles

advise offside rear tyre slight wear inner edge

Pass 24 Oct 2012 44,070 miles

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

Pass 28 Dec 2011 40,246 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2010 31,685 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2010 31,685 miles

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

Pass 29 Dec 2009 26,191 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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AD56 HBE is a 2007 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 AD56 HBE, 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 AD56 HBE registered?

AD56 HBE is a 2007 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 3 January 2007.

Is AD56 HBE safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD56 HBE shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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