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4271 MK

2007 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

61,876 mi
Last recorded61,876 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 3 Series86,578 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration4271 MK
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 61,876 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Mar 2023 61,582 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material plastic coating swollen on all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both, 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Mar 2023 61,582 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material plastic coating swollen on all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both, 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Mar 2022 60,045 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear plastic coating swollen (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both, worn slightly on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2021 59,152 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear plastic coating swollen (1.1.11 (c))

Rear both, tyre's are worn slightly on inner edge's

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view slight chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2020 58,412 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear, plastic coating swollen (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded all round (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both, worn slightly on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view slight chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Mar 2020 58,412 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick inner pad, friction material has become detached (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear, plastic coating swollen (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded all round (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both, worn slightly on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view slight chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2019 56,657 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Swollen casing, Fronts and Rears (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small chip. (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2018 54,244 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded plastic coating swollen (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outside edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded plastic coating swollen (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded plastic coating swollen (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on outside edge, strongly advise replacment (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded plastic coating swollen (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Mar 2017 53,682 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded plastic coating swollen (3.6.B.2c)

engine under tray damaged

Pass 8 Mar 2016 50,365 miles

Sill covers and under trays fitted not alowing full inspection of some components.

Pass 17 Mar 2015 48,875 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both rear exhaust box clamps are badly corroded

Pass 18 Mar 2014 46,770 miles

o/s/f tyre low on edge

Fail 17 Mar 2014 46,770 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

o/s/f tyre low on edge

Pass 18 Feb 2013 43,941 miles

slight wear to o/s/f tyre outer edge

Pass 5 Mar 2012 37,158 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2011 59,598 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 21,675 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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4271 MK is a 2007 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 4271 MK, 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 4271 MK registered?

4271 MK is a 2007 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 3 March 2007.

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