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AD03 WRD

2007 BMW 3 Series

Grey Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2025
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

191,897 mi
Last recorded191,897 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 3 Series86,578 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD03 WRD
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Fail 2 Jun 2025 191,897 miles

Emissions unable to be completed engine rattling (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front n/s + o/s brake hose likely to rub not in brackets

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Fail 22 Apr 2025 191,893 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Front Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction top tint (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

under covers fitted

Pass 29 Dec 2023 186,722 miles

undercovers fitted restricting view of some testable items

Fail 29 Dec 2023 186,722 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

undercovers fitted restricting view of some testable items

Pass 4 Jan 2023 177,590 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 4 Jan 2023 177,590 miles

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 16 Aug 2021 156,422 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2020 147,433 miles

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 31 Aug 2019 139,541 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2018 126,186 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2017 115,968 miles

Steel brake pipes corroded

Pass 23 Sep 2016 107,621 miles

All tyres worn unevenly

Offside Front Tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 4 Sep 2015 98,238 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)

Pass 19 Sep 2014 89,986 miles

Noise when N/S/R Wheel is spun.

Pass 1 Oct 2013 80,612 miles

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)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2012 72,071 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 63,204 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 59,683 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 59,350 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2011 59,350 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 4 Feb 2010 50,398 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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AD03 WRD is a 2007 BMW 3 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AD03 WRD, 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 AD03 WRD registered?

AD03 WRD is a 2007 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 5 February 2007.

Is AD03 WRD safe to buy?

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