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A21 TSF

2007 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Oct 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

132,321 mi
Last recorded132,321 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 3 Series86,578 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA21 TSF
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 132,321 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm outer bush close to excessive (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 21 Oct 2025 132,321 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm outer bush close to excessive (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Oct 2024 118,721 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2024 118,715 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Oct 2023 100,612 miles

Offside rear tyre is worn low (3mm).

Pass 21 Oct 2022 85,559 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2022 80,804 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Mar 2022 80,804 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & slightly out of shape (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 26 Mar 2021 73,875 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2021 73,875 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

engine cover fitted

under tray fitted

Pass 18 Mar 2020 70,978 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Apr 2019 66,631 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 61,596 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 57,576 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 53,343 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 48,930 miles

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 13 Mar 2014 44,325 miles

brake warning light on!

Pass 21 Mar 2013 39,105 miles

both rear tyres wearing low on inner edge

Pass 23 Mar 2012 34,192 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2011 29,777 miles

nearside front tyre has a nail in tread

offside front tyre is wearing on edges

Pass 16 Mar 2010 22,597 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 TSF is a 2007 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 TSF, 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 A21 TSF registered?

A21 TSF is a 2007 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 30 March 2007.

Is A21 TSF safe to buy?

The MOT history for A21 TSF shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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