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AU07 YSA

2007 BMW 3 Series

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2019
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

161,613 mi
Last recorded161,613 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2018
Typical for 2007 BMW 3 Series86,578 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU07 YSA
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2018 161,613 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

clutch very niosey and vibrating (flywheel)

plastic covers in the engine bay and vehicle underside

Fail 28 Mar 2018 161,613 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate bulb replaced (festoon) (1.1.C.1e)

clutch very niosey and vibrating (flywheel)

plastic covers in the engine bay and vehicle underside

Pass 31 Mar 2017 144,655 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 29 Mar 2017 144,442 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Brake back plate(s) locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

Offside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2016 116,614 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 Mar 2015 88,611 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 75,385 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 27 Mar 2014 75,385 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 27 Mar 2014 75,358 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 18 Mar 2013 62,102 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

battery charge point cover in engine bay missing

Pass 18 Mar 2013 62,102 miles

battery charge point cover in engine bay missing

Pass 23 Mar 2012 49,361 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 40,697 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 29,533 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 YSA is a 2007 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 AU07 YSA, 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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AU07 YSA is a 2007 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 31 March 2007.

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