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AH54 NBM

2007 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

104,524 mi
Last recorded104,524 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 3 Series86,578 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAH54 NBM
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 104,524 miles

Central Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded 2x rear coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

under tray fitted

Pass 8 Feb 2025 103,611 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2024 103,203 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2022 101,911 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2021 100,823 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2020 95,192 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2019 90,934 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 13 Nov 2019 90,934 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Oct 2018 84,360 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2017 78,214 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2016 71,349 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2015 65,091 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2014 63,575 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2013 52,895 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2012 48,554 miles

Front and rear brake pads all at least 50%

Plastic covers and trays preventing full examination

Some distortion and runout to o/s/f wheel

Some wear to rear brake discs

Pass 28 Apr 2011 47,121 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 Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Apr 2010 33,203 miles

Deep cut in o/s/r tyre tread

Plastic trays and covers preventing full examination

Some uneven wear to front tyres

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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AH54 NBM is a 2007 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 AH54 NBM, 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 AH54 NBM registered?

AH54 NBM is a 2007 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 10 April 2007.

Is AH54 NBM safe to buy?

The MOT history for AH54 NBM shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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