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19 HTE

2007 BMW 3 Series

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

134,379 mi
Last recorded134,379 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2024
Typical for 2007 BMW 3 Series86,578 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration19 HTE
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2024 134,379 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 5 Jan 2024 134,379 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 3 Jan 2023 128,994 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2022 123,158 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2020 117,644 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2020 113,431 miles

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

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

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

Fail 31 Dec 2019 113,426 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has an unsafe modification Catching tyre sidewall (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing Bolt broken in hub (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2018 108,800 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 102,958 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 95,561 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2016 95,561 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Jun 2015 91,292 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2015 91,196 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Jul 2014 86,907 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2013 82,545 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 Aug 2013 82,542 miles

Front registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Rear registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Aug 2012 76,597 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 72,266 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 58,070 miles

UNABLE TO FULLY INSPECT FUEL AND BRAKE PIPES UNDERTRAYS FITTED

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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19 HTE is a 2007 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 19 HTE, 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 19 HTE registered?

19 HTE is a 2007 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 4 September 2007.

Is 19 HTE safe to buy?

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