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778 ERM

2007 BMW 3 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests17 (17 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

163,809 mi
Last recorded163,809 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 3 Series86,578 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration778 ERM
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass
Pass 17 Jun 2026 163,809 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Apr 2025 138,992 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 26 Feb 2024 117,194 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2023 98,851 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 22 Feb 2022 96,593 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2021 93,143 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2020 92,872 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2019 91,587 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2018 88,385 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2017 83,925 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2016 78,563 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2015 74,066 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 66,449 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2013 59,396 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2012 51,033 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 42,120 miles

all tyres wearing low at edges

Pass 16 Feb 2010 32,489 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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778 ERM is a 2007 BMW 3 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 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 778 ERM, 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 778 ERM registered?

778 ERM is a 2007 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 20 March 2007.

Is 778 ERM safe to buy?

The MOT history for 778 ERM shows 17 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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