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AE07 TVF

2007 BMW 3

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2022
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

96,671 mi
Last recorded96,671 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2021
Typical for 2007 BMW 394,924 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE07 TVF
MakeBMW
Model3
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2021 96,671 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2020 91,852 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Apr 2019 83,819 miles

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

o/s rear inner wheel rim has been alloy repaired.

Fail 15 Apr 2019 83,758 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner edge,advise change SOON. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

o/s rear inner wheel rim has been alloy repaired.

Pass 30 Apr 2018 79,311 miles

cuts on outer n/s front tyre side wall,but not to fabric.

o/s rear wheel inner wall has been alloy repaired.

Pass 2 May 2017 75,597 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2016 73,245 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2015 69,046 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2015 69,046 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 58,580 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2014 58,563 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 13 Jun 2013 49,174 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 42,830 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 35,279 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 26,096 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2010 26,096 miles

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

How Reliable is the BMW 3?

Based on 4,306 MOT tests across 342 vehicles.

76.9%
Pass Rate
5,926
Miles/Year
53
Year Lifespan
342
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 120
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 94
Brake pipe excessively corroded 73
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 67
parking brake recording little or no effort 63
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AE07 TVF is a 2007 BMW 3 in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2007 BMW 3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.3% with a typical mileage of 94,924 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 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 120 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AE07 TVF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 3 typically stays on UK roads for around 53 years. At 19 years old, this BMW 3 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AE07 TVF registered?

AE07 TVF is a 2007 BMW 3, first registered on 27 June 2007.

Is AE07 TVF safe to buy?

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