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YF07 TKV

2007 BMW 3

Green Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2021
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

146,023 mi
Last recorded146,023 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2020
Typical for 2007 BMW 394,924 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF07 TKV
MakeBMW
Model3
Year2007
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc
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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2020 146,023 miles

both front brake hoses are perished

rear brake pipes are rusty

rear prop shaft rubber mount is perished

Pass 2 Jul 2019 130,780 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2018 123,506 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2017 118,048 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front tyre wearing on edges

Fail 21 Jun 2017 117,824 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front tyre wearing on edges

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

Pass 22 Jun 2016 110,152 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2015 102,824 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 95,179 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2013 87,639 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 25 May 2012 79,817 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 19 May 2011 73,532 miles
Fail 17 May 2011 127,538 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2010 62,449 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

cannot fully check some brake and steering components due to vehicle covers fitted

o/s/r shock absorber dust cover loose

Fail 21 May 2010 60,880 miles

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

offside rear shock absorber dust cover loose

small stone chips in windscreen

How Reliable is the BMW 3?

Based on 4,306 MOT tests across 342 vehicles.

76.9%
Pass Rate
5,926
Miles/Year
53
Year Lifespan
342
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 120
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 94
Brake pipe excessively corroded 73
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 67
parking brake recording little or no effort 63
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YF07 TKV is a 2007 BMW 3 in Green with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 2007 BMW 3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.3% with a typical mileage of 94,924 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 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 120 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YF07 TKV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 3 typically stays on UK roads for around 53 years. At 19 years old, this BMW 3 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was YF07 TKV registered?

YF07 TKV is a 2007 BMW 3, first registered on 21 June 2007.

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