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A7 JAS

2007 BMW 3 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

184,180 mi
Last recorded184,180 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 3 Series86,578 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA7 JAS
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 184,180 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 4mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 9 Mar 2026 184,180 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 4mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Mar 2025 174,040 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2025 174,040 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2024 160,911 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2024 160,911 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2023 148,769 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2022 135,830 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2021 124,063 miles

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

offside rear tyre wearing slightly on inner edge

Pass 24 Mar 2020 116,643 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2-3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Mar 2019 101,574 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2018 87,820 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2017 73,308 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 62,863 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 53,958 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

offside front tyre wearing slightly on outer edge

Pass 25 Mar 2014 43,330 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2014 43,329 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2013 32,483 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2012 25,076 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 17,359 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 11,612 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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A7 JAS is a 2007 BMW 3 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel 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 A7 JAS, 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 A7 JAS registered?

A7 JAS is a 2007 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 30 March 2007.

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