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AIW 111

2007 BMW 3 Series

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

41,231 mi
Last recorded41,231 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 3 Series86,578 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAIW 111
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 16 Aug 2025 41,231 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2024 34,271 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2023 27,925 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2022 20,903 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2021 15,561 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2020 15,307 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2019 14,683 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2018 14,673 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2017 14,290 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2016 13,850 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 13,270 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2014 12,384 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 3 Aug 2013 12,026 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2012 11,257 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2011 10,416 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2010 8,630 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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AIW 111 is a 2007 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 AIW 111, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AIW 111 registered?

AIW 111 is a 2007 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 1 September 2007.

Is AIW 111 safe to buy?

The MOT history for AIW 111 shows 16 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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