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176 ND

2007 BMW 3 Series

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

55,439 mi
Last recorded55,439 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 3 Series86,578 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration176 ND
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 55,439 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2025 55,257 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Feb 2024 55,130 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 21 Feb 2024 55,130 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 8 Feb 2023 54,366 miles

Offside Front Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2022 53,478 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2021 52,719 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2020 52,098 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Outer side light inop

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

Offside Rear Outer side light inop

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

Pass 12 Feb 2019 50,942 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Outer lamp,sidelight inoperative .

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

Offside Rear Outer lamp,sidelight inoperative .

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

Pass 13 Feb 2018 49,027 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2017 47,921 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Offside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 18 Feb 2016 46,699 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2015 45,318 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 43,766 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2013 42,448 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2013 42,448 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2012 37,404 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 30,129 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 21,749 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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176 ND is a 2007 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 176 ND, 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 176 ND registered?

176 ND is a 2007 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 31 March 2007.

Is 176 ND safe to buy?

The MOT history for 176 ND shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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