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AD56 SXV

2007 BMW 3 Series

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

113,022 mi
Last recorded113,022 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 3 Series86,578 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD56 SXV
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 113,022 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2025 108,349 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2024 104,435 miles

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

Fail 4 Mar 2024 104,426 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 7 Mar 2023 98,060 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2022 92,757 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2020 86,253 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Dec 2020 86,158 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2019 78,488 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Jun 2019 78,488 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jun 2018 73,323 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2017 72,834 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 69,982 miles

Both front suspension front arm bushes worn

Pass 21 Feb 2015 64,014 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Feb 2014 61,284 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

fuel cap seal slightly deteriorated

Pass 12 Feb 2013 59,881 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 56,511 miles

both front tyre has worn from outer edge

Fail 13 Feb 2012 56,511 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front tyre has worn from outer edge

Pass 4 Feb 2011 51,575 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2010 46,448 miles

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

Fail 4 Feb 2010 46,448 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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 SXV is a 2007 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 SXV, 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 AD56 SXV registered?

AD56 SXV is a 2007 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 19 February 2007.

Is AD56 SXV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD56 SXV shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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