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888 GRR

2007 BMW 3 Series

Bronze Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

51,116 mi
Last recorded51,116 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 3 Series86,578 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration888 GRR
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2007
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2025 51,116 miles

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

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

tpms warning light on

Fail 22 Jan 2025 51,116 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

tpms warning light on

Pass 26 Jan 2024 48,145 miles

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

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

both rear tyres bald on inner edges

n/s/f tyre bald on edges

tpms warning light on

Fail 25 Jan 2024 48,144 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

both rear tyres bald on inner edges

n/s/f tyre bald on edges

tpms warning light on

Pass 12 Jan 2023 45,119 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2022 43,376 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

Fail 14 Jan 2022 43,376 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 8 Jan 2021 41,496 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2021 41,495 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 8 Jun 2019 38,183 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2018 33,779 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 31,625 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 29,953 miles

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

both rear tyres bald on inner edges

o/s/r tyre getting low

Pass 12 Jun 2015 26,191 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 22,572 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 19,011 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres going out of shape and wearing on edges

Pass 19 Jun 2012 15,875 miles

both front tyres going out of shape

Pass 13 Jun 2011 13,125 miles

both front tyres going out of shape

Pass 19 May 2010 10,790 miles

inner edges of rear tyres wearing

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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888 GRR is a 2007 BMW 3 Series in Bronze with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 888 GRR, 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 888 GRR registered?

888 GRR is a 2007 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 14 June 2007.

Is 888 GRR safe to buy?

The MOT history for 888 GRR shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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