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AK07 SZY

2007 BMW 3 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

113,693 mi
Last recorded113,693 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2020
Typical for 2007 BMW 3 Series86,578 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK07 SZY
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2020 113,693 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement suspension arm outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2019 107,005 miles

both front brake flexible hoses lightly perishing

both rear brake flexible hoses lightly perishing

child seat fitted to offside rear, not allowing full inspection of adult seat belt

front section exhaust clamp splitting

nearside rear shock absorber slightly damp

offside front shock absorber damp

plastic under trays fitted through out underside

Pass 25 Jul 2018 100,676 miles

both front brake hoses starting to perish

under trays fitted not allowing a full inspection

Fail 24 Jul 2018 100,676 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

both front brake hoses starting to perish

both rear brake pads wearing thin

under trays fitted not allowing a full inspection

Pass 5 Jul 2017 96,020 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing lower hub rose joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Outer Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing lower hub rose joint (2.4.G.2)

under trays fitted restricting view

Pass 27 Jul 2016 91,677 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 91,164 miles

extensive undertrays fitted

engine covers fitted

plastic oversills fitted restricting view

Pass 15 Jun 2015 85,262 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit, bold on raised tread outer section outside centre three quarters

Pass 14 Nov 2014 81,392 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 78,851 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2013 70,461 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 60,665 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Jul 2012 60,660 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2011 49,489 miles

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

Fail 1 Jun 2011 49,489 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 19 May 2010 37,626 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2009 27,285 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 SZY is a 2007 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 SZY, 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 SZY registered?

AK07 SZY is a 2007 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 30 March 2007.

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