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AM52 RAK

2007 BMW 3 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

133,139 mi
Last recorded133,139 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 3 Series86,578 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM52 RAK
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2025 133,139 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2024 123,611 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2023 111,474 miles

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides strut top mounts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Fail 27 Feb 2023 111,473 miles

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

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides strut top mounts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Pass 28 Feb 2022 106,795 miles

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

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))

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

Pass 22 Feb 2021 104,359 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2020 102,935 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2019 99,758 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2018 97,477 miles

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

Fail 27 Feb 2018 97,477 miles

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

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Feb 2017 93,102 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2016 87,733 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Feb 2015 81,591 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2015 81,591 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2014 72,853 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Oil leak

Pass 20 Feb 2013 62,498 miles

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)

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

Pass 21 Feb 2012 52,297 miles

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)

rear tyres on 3mm

Pass 9 Feb 2011 41,029 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 30,855 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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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AM52 RAK 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 AM52 RAK, 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 AM52 RAK registered?

AM52 RAK is a 2007 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 1 March 2007.

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