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AD07 LNV

2007 BMW 3 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2025
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

143,577 mi
Last recorded143,577 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2024
Typical for 2007 BMW 3 Series86,578 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD07 LNV
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2024 143,577 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2023 140,073 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2023 140,073 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Mar 2022 137,763 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2022 137,763 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp side to bright (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp to bright (4.2.3 (c))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Mar 2021 131,672 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 May 2019 130,542 miles

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

front exhaust flexi section has slight exhaust gas leak

Fail 30 May 2019 130,542 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

front exhaust flexi section has slight exhaust gas leak

n/s/r inner side lamp inoperative but still 50% of lamps working

Fail 10 May 2019 130,056 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 May 2018 119,091 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 107,645 miles

Offside Front Control arm inner bush has play

Offside Front tie rod has slight play

Fail 11 May 2017 107,502 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Ball joint has slight play inner rack (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 17 May 2016 96,120 miles

all tyre treads worn low on inner edge

Pass 6 Jun 2015 85,135 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 73,000 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 17 May 2013 60,009 miles

front pads low and discs worn

rear pads low+discs worn

Pass 9 Jun 2012 48,168 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 21 Jun 2011 42,523 miles

All brake discs corroded & scored

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 19 Jul 2010 39,954 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2010 39,903 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 39,819 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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AD07 LNV 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 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 AD07 LNV, 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 AD07 LNV registered?

AD07 LNV is a 2007 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 20 June 2007.

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