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53 EPD

2007 BMW 3 Series

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

79,015 mi
Last recorded79,015 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 3 Series86,578 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration53 EPD
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2025 79,015 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2023 79,006 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2022 78,539 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2021 75,739 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2019 75,620 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2018 73,862 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2017 72,799 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2016 70,933 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2015 68,585 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 65,748 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2013 60,916 miles

both rear tyres wearing on edges+middle,brake pads getting low

Pass 23 Feb 2012 53,475 miles

near side front tyre bald on edges

nearside rear tyre has cut slightly smaller than 25mm deep enough to reach cords advise tyre replaced ASAP

Pass 8 Feb 2011 40,115 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2011 40,115 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 26 Feb 2010 37,879 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2010 37,879 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front number plate damaged.

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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53 EPD is a 2007 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 53 EPD, 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 53 EPD registered?

53 EPD is a 2007 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 1 March 2007.

Is 53 EPD safe to buy?

The MOT history for 53 EPD shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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