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65 HLW

2007 BMW 3 Series

Black Diesel 2997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

71,398 mi
Last recorded71,398 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 3 Series86,578 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration65 HLW
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 71,398 miles

Rear both bump stops deteriorated

Pass 1 Oct 2024 69,774 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear bump stop broken

Pass 3 Oct 2023 68,259 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2022 66,764 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2021 65,118 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2020 64,315 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2019 62,718 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2018 60,319 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Sep 2017 58,230 miles

Fuel Flap doesn't lock

Pass 27 Sep 2016 55,903 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 50,289 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2014 45,317 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2014 45,296 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2013 40,320 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2012 35,165 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 29,320 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2010 23,474 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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65 HLW is a 2007 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 2,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 65 HLW, 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 65 HLW registered?

65 HLW is a 2007 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 15 October 2007.

Is 65 HLW safe to buy?

The MOT history for 65 HLW shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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