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683 APJ

2007 BMW 3 Series

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

47,414 mi
Last recorded47,414 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 3 Series86,578 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration683 APJ
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 47,414 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2024 46,548 miles

yellow warning light on

Pass 16 Aug 2023 44,833 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2022 43,358 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2021 42,015 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2020 42,010 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2019 40,190 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2018 38,437 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2017 36,904 miles

rear brake pad wear warning light on yellow but pads and indicator ok.

Fail 10 Aug 2017 36,904 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

rear brake pad wear warning light on yellow but pads and indicator ok.

Pass 31 May 2016 36,232 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 35,966 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 35,608 miles

service indicators on

Pass 24 May 2013 35,464 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 33,904 miles
Fail 17 May 2012 33,904 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Apr 2011 26,343 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2011 26,082 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2010 15,802 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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683 APJ is a 2007 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 683 APJ, 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 683 APJ registered?

683 APJ is a 2007 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 21 May 2007.

Is 683 APJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for 683 APJ shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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