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253 KHN

2007 BMW 3 Series

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests18 (18 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

162,779 mi
Last recorded162,779 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 3 Series86,578 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration253 KHN
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

18 pass
Pass 28 Nov 2025 162,779 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2024 156,442 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2023 146,255 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2022 132,052 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2021 129,161 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Oct 2020 117,792 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2019 108,244 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2018 94,604 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2017 80,568 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2016 66,006 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2015 55,507 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2015 48,708 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2014 47,280 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nsr inner wheel rim cracking.

osf tyre wearing on edges of the treads.

Pass 24 Oct 2013 39,790 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2012 30,492 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2011 22,835 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2010 14,594 miles

Both front tyres are weearing on inner and outer edges

N/S rear tyre worn severely on inner edge

Pass 3 Nov 2009 5,005 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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253 KHN is a 2007 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 253 KHN, 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 253 KHN registered?

253 KHN is a 2007 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 16 May 2007.

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