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47 TOM

2007 BMW 3 Series

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

13,226 mi
Last recorded13,226 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 3 Series86,578 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration47 TOM
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 15 Apr 2026 13,226 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2017 13,131 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 13,050 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 12,157 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 10,607 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Jun 2013 9,584 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 1 Jun 2012 7,488 miles

Advise unable to fully inspect all four inner wheel arches fully due to trims fitted plus outer sills ,also 85%of under body inclueding components due to the above.

Pass 14 Jun 2011 5,786 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 4,762 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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47 TOM is a 2007 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 47 TOM, 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

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What year was 47 TOM registered?

47 TOM is a 2007 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 21 May 2007.

Is 47 TOM safe to buy?

The MOT history for 47 TOM shows 9 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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