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AK07 AVE

2007 BMW 3 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2022
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

191,915 mi
Last recorded191,915 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2021
Typical for 2007 BMW 3 Series86,578 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK07 AVE
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2021 191,915 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Dec 2020 187,656 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

under tray fitted

Pass 2 Oct 2019 168,779 miles

O/s Front fog light not working

Fail 2 Oct 2019 168,779 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

O/s Front fog light not working

tyre light on

Pass 14 Sep 2018 151,529 miles

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

Offside Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Sep 2018 151,529 miles

Front Registration plate inscription missing (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

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

Offside Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2017 137,090 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis (6.1.B.1a)

Fail 6 Sep 2017 137,090 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis (6.1.B.1a)

Pass 31 Aug 2016 124,045 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre has cracks on the outerside wall

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

Offside Front Tyre has cracks on the outerside wall

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 31 Aug 2016 124,044 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint Rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre has cracks on the outerside wall

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

Offside Front Tyre has cracks on the outerside wall

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Aug 2015 110,396 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Feb 2011 101,416 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 76,650 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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AK07 AVE is a 2007 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 AK07 AVE, 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 AK07 AVE registered?

AK07 AVE is a 2007 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 15 March 2007.

Is AK07 AVE safe to buy?

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