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2007 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2025
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

75,076 mi
Last recorded75,076 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2024
Typical for 2007 BMW 3 Series86,578 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration278 PBP
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2024 75,076 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2023 74,983 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2022 74,845 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2021 74,487 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2019 73,956 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2018 72,573 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2017 66,820 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2016 58,675 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2016 58,668 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 21 Nov 2015 52,081 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on edges

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front tyre wearing on edges

Pass 22 Nov 2014 45,016 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 2 Dec 2013 38,803 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2013 37,293 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 32,986 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 26,243 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 21,387 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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278 PBP is a 2007 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 278 PBP, 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 278 PBP registered?

278 PBP is a 2007 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 25 May 2007.

Is 278 PBP safe to buy?

The MOT history for 278 PBP shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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