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A23 DHJ

2007 BMW 3 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

160,930 mi
Last recorded160,930 miles
Recorded on9 May 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 3 Series86,578 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA23 DHJ
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 May 2025 160,930 miles

All rear suspension components have been under sealed unable to fully inspect.

Manufacture plastic covers fitted obscuring some components.

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 15 May 2024 155,897 miles
Fail 10 May 2024 155,891 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2024 154,595 miles

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

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2022 149,599 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2021 146,836 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2020 137,728 miles

Engine, under body & sill covers fitted obscuring the view of some testable items.

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2019 122,050 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated some small fatigue cracks in hose outer casing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated some small fatigue cracks in hose outer casing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

outer sill & underbody covers fitted not allowing access to some testable items

Pass 3 Dec 2018 107,187 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes to rear flexibles from front (1.1.11 (c))

undertrays & sill covers fitted not allowing access to some testable items

Pass 7 Dec 2017 90,256 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2017 90,256 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2017 79,525 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2017 79,525 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Oct 2015 64,183 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 56,105 miles
Fail 20 May 2013 49,436 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front tyres starting to wear low on outer shoulders

Pass 20 May 2013 49,436 miles

front tyres starting to wear low on outer shoulders

Pass 22 May 2012 41,088 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 34,092 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2010 25,095 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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A23 DHJ is a 2007 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 A23 DHJ, 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 A23 DHJ registered?

A23 DHJ is a 2007 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 15 June 2007.

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