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AK07 EKU

2007 BMW 3 Series

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2019
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

156,383 mi
Last recorded156,383 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2018
Typical for 2007 BMW 3 Series86,578 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK07 EKU
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2018 156,383 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2017 147,723 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Oil leak ()

Pass 11 Jul 2016 134,366 miles

Coolant leak ()

Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake only just passed the brake efficency

Pass 21 Jul 2015 121,751 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

Pass 16 Jul 2014 109,935 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

oil leak

play in o/s/r and n/s/r lower hub bushes

Pass 15 Jul 2013 98,181 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2013 97,894 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Jul 2012 89,109 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

handbrake requires adjustment

Fail 25 Jul 2012 89,109 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

handbrake requires adjustment

Pass 27 Jul 2011 72,940 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 61,796 miles

both rear tyre wear low.

front brake disc pads - wear appear low.

Pass 17 Feb 2010 59,644 miles

front pads soon

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 EKU is a 2007 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 EKU, 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 EKU registered?

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

Is AK07 EKU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK07 EKU shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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