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286 VNK

2007 BMW 3 Series

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

112,957 mi
Last recorded112,957 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 3 Series86,578 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration286 VNK
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 112,957 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2025 109,427 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 Mar 2024 105,623 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2024 105,623 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 16 Mar 2023 101,231 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2022 99,964 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2022 99,964 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Electronic braking system warning device indicates a fault (1.7 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Fail 18 Feb 2022 99,883 miles

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both Front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Vehicle Has Covers Fitted Unable To See Certain Testable Items

Pass 6 Jan 2021 96,092 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2019 75,937 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2018 67,968 miles

engine covers + under tray fitted

Fail 29 Mar 2018 67,966 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

engine covers + under tray fitted

Pass 3 Apr 2017 50,820 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing low on both edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2016 31,166 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2015 26,564 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 22,788 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 17,876 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 13,330 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 9,789 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2010 9,637 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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286 VNK is a 2007 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 286 VNK, 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 286 VNK registered?

286 VNK is a 2007 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 20 June 2007.

Is 286 VNK safe to buy?

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