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AIG 3255

2007 BMW 3 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Mar 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

216,847 mi
Last recorded216,847 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 3 Series86,578 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAIG 3255
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 216,847 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear tyres wearing on edges

windscreen chipped

Fail 12 Mar 2026 216,736 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear tyres wearing on edges

windscreen chipped

Pass 13 Mar 2025 211,608 miles

small stone-chip n/s windscreen

Pass 7 Mar 2024 206,475 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2023 202,088 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 16 Mar 2023 201,894 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 17 Mar 2022 197,651 miles

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

Fail 14 Mar 2022 197,635 miles

Front Emissions not tested Emissions not checked due to exhaust leak at flexi joint (8.2.2.2 (e))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Front Flexi joint split (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 23 Mar 2021 193,279 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 23 Mar 2021 193,278 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Mar 2020 190,806 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Parking Brake Result Brake efficiency 18%

Pass 26 Mar 2019 184,975 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2018 173,422 miles

Front exhaust flexi section worn

Nearside Front tyre sidewall kerb damaged

Oil leak ()

Pass 29 Mar 2017 161,782 miles

Oil leak ()

erratic idle speed

undercovers fitted

Pass 17 Mar 2016 147,491 miles

hairline fractures to front/rear wheel rims

very slight kerb damage to all four tyre sidewalls

Fail 17 Mar 2016 147,491 miles

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

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

very slight kerb damage to all four tyre sidewalls

Pass 27 Mar 2015 132,380 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Feb 2014 123,278 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2013 114,451 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 104,754 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2011 93,351 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 78,004 miles

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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AIG 3255 is a 2007 BMW 3 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 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 AIG 3255, 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 AIG 3255 registered?

AIG 3255 is a 2007 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 30 March 2007.

Is AIG 3255 safe to buy?

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