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3 VMP

2007 BMW 3 Series

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2026
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

27,951 mi
Last recorded27,951 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 3 Series86,578 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration3 VMP
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 28 Jul 2025 27,951 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2024 27,175 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2023 26,426 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2022 25,628 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2021 25,081 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2020 24,657 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2019 23,392 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2018 21,582 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2017 20,090 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 17,958 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 16,335 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 14,671 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Jul 2013 12,776 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 10,839 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 8,425 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 6,804 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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3 VMP is a 2007 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 3 VMP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of 3 VMP?

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What year was 3 VMP registered?

3 VMP is a 2007 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 13 August 2007.

Is 3 VMP safe to buy?

The MOT history for 3 VMP shows 16 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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