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AK07 CAE

2007 BMW 3 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2020
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

162,248 mi
Last recorded162,248 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2019
Typical for 2007 BMW 3 Series86,578 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2019 162,248 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2017 151,687 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2016 135,979 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2016 135,979 miles

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

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Jun 2015 120,801 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2015 120,794 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 Mar 2014 109,234 miles

dual mass flwheel rattling

front discs corroded

rear tyres on 3mm

Pass 13 Mar 2013 98,071 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2013 97,995 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

n/s/f tyre bold on shoulders.

Pass 18 Feb 2012 85,219 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 74,758 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Offside 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)

both front tyres worn on edges of tread

Pass 19 Apr 2010 55,422 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 CAE is a 2007 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 CAE, 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 CAE registered?

AK07 CAE is a 2007 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 17 April 2007.

Is AK07 CAE safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK07 CAE shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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