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A7 VSE

2007 BMW 3 Series

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

75,886 mi
Last recorded75,886 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 3 Series86,578 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA7 VSE
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2026 75,886 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2025 72,868 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2024 70,111 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2023 70,094 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2022 70,055 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2021 70,048 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Feb 2020 70,023 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect light misting (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Feb 2019 69,822 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play suspension outer hub joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2018 69,711 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2017 69,127 miles

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

n/s o/s rear tyre wearing inner edge. centre tread approx. 5mm

Fail 14 Feb 2017 69,121 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

long travel hanbrake

n/s o/s rear tyre wearing inner edge. centre tread approx. 5mm

rear heat shield insecure

Pass 9 Feb 2016 68,829 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 65,584 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2014 56,970 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 46,480 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 37,838 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 30,134 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2010 21,010 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 VSE is a 2007 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 VSE, 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 A7 VSE registered?

A7 VSE is a 2007 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 14 May 2007.

Is A7 VSE safe to buy?

The MOT history for A7 VSE shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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