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AK07 VWE

2007 BMW 3 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

163,065 mi
Last recorded163,065 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 3 Series86,578 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK07 VWE
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2025 163,065 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2024 149,030 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Feb 2023 131,134 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2022 115,384 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2021 108,744 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Front brake disc slightly rusty

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2020 108,534 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 14 Feb 2020 108,531 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2019 106,161 miles

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

Pass 30 Dec 2017 103,390 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit approximately 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 29 Dec 2017 103,378 miles

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

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage wing (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit approximately 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Aug 2016 96,771 miles

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

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

clutch thrust race noisey

Pass 9 Jul 2015 89,355 miles

...Thanx 4visiting us...

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fuel conditioner advised to clean (detox) system & also add performance

N/s rear brake pad has worn low & just within the legal minimum...i.e...1.5mm

N/s rear tyre has a large screw imbedded (see where marked)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Jul 2014 81,670 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres wearing on outer edge

both rear tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 30 Jul 2013 69,643 miles

.................. @'@ .. // ...... Thanx 4coming

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 28 Jul 2013 69,566 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (3.1.7)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 Sep 2012 60,172 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Aug 2011 50,532 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 43,635 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 6 Apr 2010 39,958 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 VWE is a 2007 BMW 3 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 VWE, 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 VWE registered?

AK07 VWE is a 2007 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 30 April 2007.

Is AK07 VWE safe to buy?

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