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A24 XDR

2007 BMW 3 Series

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

132,193 mi
Last recorded132,193 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 3 Series86,578 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA24 XDR
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 132,193 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated BOTH FRONT (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases BOTH FRONT FLEXIBLE PIPES (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Mar 2025 125,802 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))

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

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

Fail 31 Mar 2025 125,791 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2024 118,629 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2023 115,345 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2021 115,070 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Feb 2021 115,069 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Pass 4 Jun 2019 113,832 miles

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

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

play in both control arm bushes

Pass 30 Nov 2017 108,632 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2017 108,624 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)

Rear Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive cat ? (7.3.D.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working both came on when boot closed (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 23 Sep 2016 103,014 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both rear (2.7.3)

Fail 22 Sep 2016 102,996 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both rear (2.7.3)

Pass 10 Jul 2015 100,335 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 Jul 2015 100,324 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Inner Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Jul 2014 92,500 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 21 Jun 2013 78,124 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine warning light on

Fail 19 Jun 2013 78,111 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine warning light on

nearside rear worn on inner edge

Pass 2 Jul 2012 65,242 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Jun 2011 45,303 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2011 45,303 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

front brake discs are heavily worn and lipped

Pass 10 Jun 2010 27,059 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre sidewall damaged

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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A24 XDR is a 2007 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 A24 XDR, 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 A24 XDR registered?

A24 XDR is a 2007 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 8 June 2007.

Is A24 XDR safe to buy?

The MOT history for A24 XDR shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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