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YF56 KEK

2007 BMW 3

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

191,373 mi
Last recorded191,373 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 394,924 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF56 KEK
MakeBMW
Model3
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 191,373 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2025 191,284 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2025 191,028 miles
Pass 4 May 2024 176,283 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2023 173,756 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2022
Fail 23 May 2022 148,170 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2021 131,073 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2021 130,953 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2019 101,444 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2018 86,549 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2018 86,202 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2017 72,397 miles

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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YF56 KEK is a 2007 BMW 3 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 YF56 KEK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YF56 KEK registered?

YF56 KEK is a 2007 BMW 3, first registered on 8 February 2007.

Is YF56 KEK safe to buy?

The MOT history for YF56 KEK shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YF56 KEK have outstanding finance?

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