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848 HTA

2007 BMW 3 Series

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

154,751 mi
Last recorded154,751 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 3 Series86,578 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration848 HTA
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 154,751 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2024 151,209 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2023 146,639 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2023 146,536 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2022 141,291 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Forward arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Forward arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both fronts on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Oct 2021 133,174 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Wear to off side front and near side front steering rack ends

Pass 16 Oct 2020 122,898 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2019 112,050 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2018 102,736 miles

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

undertray/platic covers fitted

Fail 3 Oct 2018 101,998 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

undertray/platic covers fitted

Pass 16 Oct 2017 95,908 miles

undertray/plastic covers fitted

Pass 30 Sep 2016 88,107 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Aug 2015 74,209 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2014 69,003 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2012 64,533 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 54,784 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2011 54,784 miles

Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

2 child seats fitted at rear unable to fully check seat belts

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

Pass 2 Sep 2010 37,839 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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848 HTA is a 2007 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 848 HTA, 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 848 HTA registered?

848 HTA is a 2007 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 1 September 2007.

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