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AK07 TBU

2007 BMW 3 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

187,547 mi
Last recorded187,547 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 3 Series86,578 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 187,547 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inside edge badly worn. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 1 Oct 2025 187,547 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inside edge badly worn. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 1 Oct 2024 182,697 miles

Advise early adjustment of handbrake.

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 Oct 2023 175,515 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 2 Oct 2023 175,514 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad sensor wire rubbing on driveshaft

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 Sep 2022 168,705 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

engine coolant hoses deteriorated

Fail 23 Sep 2022 168,704 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

engine coolant hoses deteriorated

Pass 14 Sep 2021 159,267 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 14 Sep 2021 159,267 miles

Central Front Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction phone holder in drivers view of the road (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 1 Oct 2020 154,311 miles

Front Brake hose slightly damaged both fronts hoses (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All rear bushes slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Oct 2020 154,311 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake hose slightly damaged both fronts hoses (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All rear bushes slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 May 2019 144,724 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Fail 22 May 2019 144,722 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 May 2018 135,249 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 22 May 2017 127,402 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Oil leak

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn (3.5.1i)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside front tyre wearing heavily on the outer edge and is on the legal limit

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge and is on the legal limit

offside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 19 May 2017 127,400 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Oil leak

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn (3.5.1i)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside front tyre wearing heavily on the outer edge and is on the legal limit

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge and is on the legal limit

offside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 25 May 2016 120,290 miles

Nearside Front jacking block missing

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine cover and under tray fitted

oil leak

vehicles internal headlamp adjustment switch used

Pass 22 May 2015 111,351 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 99,759 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 87,799 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 May 2012 74,438 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2011 63,130 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2011 59,447 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 44,878 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 TBU is a 2007 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 TBU, 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 TBU registered?

AK07 TBU is a 2007 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 11 April 2007.

Is AK07 TBU safe to buy?

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