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780 RD

2007 BMW 3 Series

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests18 (8 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

27,694 mi
Last recorded27,694 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 3 Series86,578 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration780 RD
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

8 pass 10 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 27,694 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2026 27,618 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Fail 6 Oct 2025 27,612 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative level sensor in nsf area, rod insecure at bottom arm (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre obviously under inflated, heavily perishing / cracking exposing cords, outer sidewall damage also (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed heavily perishing/cracking exposing cords, slight outer sidewall damage also (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe swelling under coating (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing/cracking within treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe swelling under coating (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing/cracking within treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view scratch through drivers field of vision (3.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective blades smearing, blades cleaned, blades wearing (3.4 (b) (i))

engine restriction fault indicated on information display, no eml lit at time of test

rearward heatshield loose fixing point(s), not at risk of detachment at time of test

tpms system indicated fault

Fail 2 Jul 2025 27,591 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

tpms lamp on

Pass 19 Jun 2024 27,467 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2024 27,467 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Fail 2 May 2024 27,465 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 28 May 2016 26,272 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 23,803 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 5 Jun 2015 23,803 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)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 24 Apr 2015 23,796 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all disc showing signs of corrosion

Pass 12 May 2014 23,344 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2014 23,339 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)

Fail 2 Apr 2014 23,280 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

offside front tyre has cracks in the tread

possible fault on nearside dipped beam but ok at time of test

Pass 2 Apr 2013 22,947 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear discs slightly corroded

Pass 5 Dec 2011 22,464 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n/s/f tyre worn on outside edge

Fail 1 Jun 2010 15,005 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Jun 2010 15,005 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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780 RD is a 2007 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 780 RD, 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 780 RD registered?

780 RD is a 2007 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 27 June 2007.

Is 780 RD safe to buy?

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