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AD56 NLV

2007 BMW 3 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2022
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

179,924 mi
Last recorded179,924 miles
Recorded on5 May 2021
Typical for 2007 BMW 3 Series86,578 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD56 NLV
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 May 2021 179,924 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 May 2020 173,664 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2019 165,454 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Mar 2018 158,856 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from manifold (7.1.2)

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2017 149,062 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)

Pass 19 Feb 2016 141,862 miles

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

play in rack joints

Pass 18 Feb 2015 131,892 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 Feb 2015 131,706 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Feb 2014 122,036 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2014 121,827 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 22 Feb 2013 112,543 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2013 112,543 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2012 101,992 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

oil leak

Pass 9 Mar 2011 100,704 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front bumper insecure

Oil leak

airbag light on

engine managment light on

plastic under vehicle

Fail 7 Mar 2011 100,704 miles

Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front bumper insecure

Oil leak

airbag light on

engine managment light on

plastic under vehicle

Fail 2 Feb 2011 100,664 miles

Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Front bumper insecure

Oil leak

airbag light on

engine managment light on

plastic under vehicle

Pass 26 Jan 2010 87,622 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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AD56 NLV is a 2007 BMW 3 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 NLV, 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 NLV registered?

AD56 NLV is a 2007 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 5 February 2007.

Is AD56 NLV safe to buy?

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