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AK07 FLA

2007 BMW 3 Series

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2024
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

122,530 mi
Last recorded122,530 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2023
Typical for 2007 BMW 3 Series86,578 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK07 FLA
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2023 122,530 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 5 Oct 2023 122,529 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2022 118,047 miles

both front brake hose deteriorated

Pass 2 Oct 2021 114,542 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

plastic sill covers and under trays fitted

Fail 1 Oct 2021 114,536 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

plastic sill covers and under trays fitted

Pass 22 Sep 2020 111,079 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

offside and nearside front brake hoses slightly perished

Pass 1 Oct 2019 107,608 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated offside and nearside front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Fail 30 Sep 2019 107,603 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated offside and nearside front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 27 Sep 2018 99,948 miles

Plastic sill covers fitted at time of test

Pass 2 Oct 2017 92,864 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Both (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 29 Sep 2017 92,864 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Both (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Sep 2016 85,645 miles

Nearside Rear screw in tread

Pass 1 Oct 2015 77,352 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 74,937 miles

offside and nearside front tyres worn on outer edges

Pass 12 Mar 2014 67,124 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 59,328 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2013 59,328 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2012 48,134 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 38,146 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 29,586 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 FLA is a 2007 BMW 3 Series in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 FLA, 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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AK07 FLA is a 2007 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 21 March 2007.

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