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261 CCV

2007 BMW 3 Series

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jan 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

118,235 mi
Last recorded118,235 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 3 Series86,578 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration261 CCV
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 118,235 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Jan 2026 118,235 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2025 113,463 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2023 108,726 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2022 102,915 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2022 99,638 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2022 99,638 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2021 95,365 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Jan 2020 89,322 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2019 80,301 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2018 73,288 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2017 68,772 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2016 63,677 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2015 57,588 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2014 49,339 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyre getting worn on inside edges

Pass 2 Jan 2013 42,896 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2012 34,646 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 25,148 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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261 CCV is a 2007 BMW 3 Series in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 261 CCV, 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 261 CCV registered?

261 CCV is a 2007 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 20 December 2007.

Is 261 CCV safe to buy?

The MOT history for 261 CCV shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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