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A7 OFA

2007 BMW 3 Series

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Mar 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

104,635 mi
Last recorded104,635 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 3 Series86,578 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA7 OFA
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 104,635 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2025 103,546 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2024 101,062 miles

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

Fail 11 Mar 2024 101,061 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2023 98,533 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2022 95,077 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2021 91,717 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2021 91,715 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2020 89,660 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2019 86,227 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2019 86,139 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator lighton (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2018 82,640 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 80,020 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2016 78,299 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 76,088 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

all tyres cracking on tread

Pass 21 Feb 2014 74,641 miles

fr discs uneven wear

fr tyres wearing on edges

rear tyres cracking/slight wear on edges

Pass 21 Feb 2013 72,313 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 68,897 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 65,615 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 Jan 2011 65,543 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 53,722 miles

all four tyres worn on inside and out side edges

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 OFA is a 2007 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 OFA, 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 OFA registered?

A7 OFA is a 2007 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 27 March 2007.

Is A7 OFA safe to buy?

The MOT history for A7 OFA shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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