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AE07 FUN

2007 BMW 3 Series

Bronze Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2025
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

160,562 mi
Last recorded160,562 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2024
Typical for 2007 BMW 3 Series86,578 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE07 FUN
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2007
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2024 160,562 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2024 160,562 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2023 150,632 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Nov 2022 146,419 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2021 142,809 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2020 137,324 miles
Pass 18 May 2019 135,590 miles

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

Nearside Rear handbrake not locking

Offside Rear handbrake not locking

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2018 122,288 miles

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

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

Pass 22 May 2017 174,146 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 2 Jun 2016 92,300 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 11 May 2015 85,019 miles

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

Fail 11 May 2015 85,019 miles

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

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

Pass 12 May 2014 71,491 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 May 2013 58,226 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 May 2012 44,983 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 May 2011 35,035 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 10 May 2011 35,024 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)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 May 2010 28,316 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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AE07 FUN is a 2007 BMW 3 Series in Bronze with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 AE07 FUN, 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 AE07 FUN registered?

AE07 FUN is a 2007 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 29 March 2007.

Is AE07 FUN safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE07 FUN shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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