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AA04 PAP

2007 BMW 3 Series

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Feb 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

71,142 mi
Last recorded71,142 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 3 Series86,578 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAA04 PAP
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 71,142 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2025 70,562 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2024 67,597 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2022 61,932 miles

Exhaust System Showing Signs Of Corrosion

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

Fuel Cap Rubber Sealing Device Perishing But Still Creating A Seal

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

Vehicle Has Covers/Trays Fitted , Unable To Check Certain Testable Items

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 17 Nov 2021 57,209 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2021 55,372 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2020 49,155 miles

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

side skirt damaged

Pass 12 Sep 2019 48,354 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2019 48,354 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2018 47,236 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Fail 22 Aug 2018 47,234 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged deterioted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged deterioted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2017 45,510 miles

small cuts in osf and osr tyres

Pass 30 Aug 2016 44,386 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 12 Oct 2015 39,543 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2015 39,543 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 15 Oct 2014 34,745 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2013 28,631 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2012 22,819 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Oct 2012 22,819 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2011 17,798 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2010 12,315 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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AA04 PAP 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 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 AA04 PAP, 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 AA04 PAP registered?

AA04 PAP is a 2007 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 16 October 2007.

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