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436 MMM

2007 BMW 3 Series

Silver Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Feb 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

42,264 mi
Last recorded42,264 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 3 Series86,578 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration436 MMM
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 42,264 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin rears 1/4 left (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

plastic trim covering sills unable to check , underside covered by plastic trim

Pass 14 Feb 2025 40,531 miles

Offside Rear tyre close to limit

Fail 14 Feb 2025 40,531 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear tyre close to limit

Pass 29 Feb 2024 38,618 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2023 36,907 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and o/s/r (5.2.3 (e))

plastic trim covering sills and underside

Pass 16 Feb 2022 35,780 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cut on side wall, tyre low in tread o/s/r (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 1/4 left (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Feb 2021 34,876 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad seems to be wearing a little thin

Pass 21 Feb 2020 33,928 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 17 Feb 2020 33,897 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2019 32,523 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2018 30,738 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 28,787 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2016 26,599 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 24,327 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2015 24,284 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Mar 2014 22,681 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2013 20,563 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 18,666 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 16,575 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2011 16,575 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 24 Mar 2010 14,419 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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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436 MMM is a 2007 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 436 MMM, 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 436 MMM registered?

436 MMM is a 2007 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 30 March 2007.

Is 436 MMM safe to buy?

The MOT history for 436 MMM shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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