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A3 TTV

2007 BMW 3 Series

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jan 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

132,769 mi
Last recorded132,769 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 3 Series86,578 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA3 TTV
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 132,769 miles

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))

Under trays installed

Fail 17 Dec 2025 132,769 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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))

Under trays installed

Pass 17 Dec 2024 130,116 miles

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect n/s & o/s (5.3.2 (d))

Under trays fitted covering testable components

Fail 17 Dec 2024 130,116 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect n/s & o/s (5.3.2 (d))

Under trays fitted covering testable components

Pass 8 Jan 2024 125,879 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2023 121,760 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2022 117,545 miles

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

Under trays fitted covering testable components

Pass 14 Jan 2021 112,305 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Under trays fitted covering testable components

Pass 13 Jan 2020 108,697 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Jan 2020 108,697 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2019 103,098 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated O/S & N/S (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively Rear donut (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Vehicle has under trays fitted covering testable components

Pass 4 Jan 2018 97,951 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated O/S & N/S (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded O/S & N/S - over rear subframe (3.6.B.2c)

Vehicle under trays covering testable components

Pass 9 Jan 2017 91,160 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2016 82,827 miles

BOTH REAR AND NEARSIDE TYRES WORN CLOSE TO LIMIT

Pass 19 Dec 2014 71,806 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2013 63,590 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2012 55,654 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2011 48,468 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 41,672 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2010 36,182 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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A3 TTV is a 2007 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 A3 TTV, 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 A3 TTV registered?

A3 TTV is a 2007 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 28 June 2007.

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