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A21 ODE

2007 BMW 3 Series

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests36 (30 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

174,729 mi
Last recorded174,729 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 3 Series86,578 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA21 ODE
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

30 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 174,729 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2025 166,398 miles

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

Nearside Front fog lamp not working

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

Pass 14 May 2025 163,386 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2024 162,416 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both side (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 24 Oct 2024 162,416 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both side (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Apr 2024 149,783 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2023 158,989 miles

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

Nearside Front fog lamp inoperative

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

brake fluid discolored but not obviously contaminated.

Pass 21 Feb 2023 140,983 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2022 155,245 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2022 135,544 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2021 149,861 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2021 149,839 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2021 128,863 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2020 145,967 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2020 124,183 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All Tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Oct 2019 144,662 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2019 144,633 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2019 116,911 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Aug 2018 140,294 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 113,309 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2017 122,818 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)

Fail 11 Aug 2017 122,686 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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 6 May 2017 102,582 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2016 105,297 miles

Offside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 May 2016 89,723 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 99,363 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front tyres splitting on shoulders

Pass 5 Jan 2015 74,291 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2014 85,446 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Jan 2014 60,278 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear tyres worn on inside edge no cords exposed.

Pass 22 Jul 2013 72,777 miles

os/ns headlight washers dont fully retract into bumper

rear brake pads getting low

Fail 16 Jul 2013 72,536 miles

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

os/ns headlight washers dont fully retract into bumper

Pass 16 Jan 2013 44,621 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 55,921 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2012 55,828 miles

Offside Front Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2011 36,550 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2010 24,637 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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A21 ODE is a 2007 BMW 3 Series in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 36 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 A21 ODE, 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 A21 ODE registered?

A21 ODE is a 2007 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 2 August 2007.

Is A21 ODE safe to buy?

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