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401D162

2007 BMW 3 Series

Black Petrol 1795cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2020
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

55,262 mi
Last recorded55,262 miles
Recorded on18 May 2019
Typical for 2007 BMW 3 Series86,578 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration401D162
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,795cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 May 2019 55,262 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2018 54,859 miles

Oil leak engine oil leak ()

Fail 7 Feb 2018 54,859 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak engine oil leak ()

Pass 10 Jan 2017 51,720 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear door lock faulty

Pass 17 Dec 2015 46,041 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belts.

Fail 16 Dec 2015 46,041 miles

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

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)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belts.

Pass 21 Jan 2015 40,864 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2014 35,304 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2013 28,433 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 28 Mar 2012 26,306 miles

Both front tyres wearing on outside edge tracking required

front brake discs and pads

Pass 21 Jul 2011 25,382 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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401D162 is a 2007 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 1,795cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 401D162, 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 401D162 registered?

401D162 is a 2007 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 1 August 2007.

Is 401D162 safe to buy?

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