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AH52 STE

2007 BMW 3 Series

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2023
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

211,558 mi
Last recorded211,558 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2022
Typical for 2007 BMW 3 Series86,578 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAH52 STE
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2022 211,558 miles

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

Offside Front 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))

oil leak slight

Fail 29 Jun 2022 211,558 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn bottom arm rose bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front 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))

oil leak slight

Pass 8 Jul 2021 208,663 miles

Offside Front tyre lightly wearing on inner edge

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

rear tyres lightly wearing on inner edges

Pass 8 Jun 2020 204,602 miles

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

front tyres wearing round edges

Fail 5 Jun 2020 204,602 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn suspension arm arm outer rose bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

front tyres wearing round edges

Pass 29 May 2019 200,030 miles

Central Prop shaft bearing has slight play Bush (6.1.7 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 May 2018 195,151 miles

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

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

Pass 18 May 2017 190,274 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 182,788 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2016 182,718 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing one of five (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing one of five (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 26 May 2015 174,640 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Oil leak

fuel tank is damp with diesel

Pass 17 May 2014 146,710 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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)

fuel tank covered in diesel

offsider rear reverse light no working

Pass 10 May 2013 156,560 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 6 Jun 2012 145,078 miles

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

Oil leak

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

headlight washers inop

o/s/f tyre scrubbing on outer edges

Fail 6 Jun 2012 145,078 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

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

Oil leak

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

headlight washers inop

o/s/f tyre scrubbing on outer edges

Pass 2 Jun 2011 115,035 miles

steering lock light on

Pass 25 May 2010 89,250 miles

Nearside Inner 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 Inner Front 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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AH52 STE is a 2007 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 AH52 STE, 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 AH52 STE registered?

AH52 STE is a 2007 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 1 June 2007.

Is AH52 STE safe to buy?

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