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14 PY

2007 BMW 3 Series

Bronze Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Aug 2026
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

38,160 mi
Last recorded38,160 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 3 Series86,578 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration14 PY
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2007
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 20 Aug 2025 38,160 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2024 37,757 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2023 37,625 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2022 37,119 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2021 35,495 miles

engine covers fitted

vehicle under trays fitted

Pass 25 Aug 2020 34,732 miles

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 19 Aug 2019 33,952 miles

Both front tyres slightly worn on shoulders

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 31 Aug 2018 32,380 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 25 Apr 2017 30,324 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 28,944 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 28,144 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 26,836 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 24,551 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 20,697 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2011 15,587 miles

nsf tyre wearing on outer edge,nsf tyre wall damage

Pass 26 Apr 2010 10,496 miles

nsf tyre side wall damaged

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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14 PY is a 2007 BMW 3 Series in Bronze with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 14 PY, 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 14 PY registered?

14 PY is a 2007 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 1 May 2007.

Is 14 PY safe to buy?

The MOT history for 14 PY shows 16 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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