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AK07 AVW

2007 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2020
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

160,800 mi
Last recorded160,800 miles
Recorded on13 May 2019
Typical for 2007 BMW 3 Series86,578 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK07 AVW
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 May 2019 160,800 miles

Front tyres worn on edges

Pass 22 May 2018 149,768 miles
Fail 22 May 2018 149,768 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2017 137,431 miles

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

both front tyres worn low on inner edges

Fail 12 May 2017 137,427 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

both front tyres worn low on inner edges

Pass 3 Jun 2016 126,910 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 103,283 miles

rear tyres worn on inner edges.

Pass 23 Apr 2014 81,002 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2014 77,705 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust corroded

under side wet and cover in mud

Pass 18 Dec 2012 66,175 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2012 55,602 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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)

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

Pass 4 Jan 2011 48,523 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 2 Mar 2010 47,056 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2010 47,056 miles

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

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 AVW is a 2007 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 AK07 AVW, 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 AK07 AVW registered?

AK07 AVW is a 2007 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 28 March 2007.

Is AK07 AVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK07 AVW shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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