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AU07 LKV

2007 BMW 3 Series

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

120,483 mi
Last recorded120,483 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 3 Series86,578 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU07 LKV
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 120,483 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2024 113,582 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement control arm marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement control arm marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

under body covers fitted

Pass 30 Nov 2023 104,857 miles

under body covers fitted

Pass 1 Dec 2022 98,188 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2021 96,193 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Aug 2020 95,131 miles

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 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 20 Jun 2019 91,701 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 86,015 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 80,449 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2016 72,121 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 62,851 miles
Fail 29 May 2015 62,851 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 2 May 2014 50,818 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 May 2013 39,971 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 28,986 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 20,183 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 13,823 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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AU07 LKV is a 2007 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 AU07 LKV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AU07 LKV registered?

AU07 LKV is a 2007 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 1 June 2007.

Is AU07 LKV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU07 LKV shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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