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AD07 LUE

2007 BMW 3 Series

Black Diesel 2997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Nov 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

202,340 mi
Last recorded202,340 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 3 Series86,578 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD07 LUE
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 202,340 miles

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

Rear both rear brake caliper retaining clips missing

Fail 18 Nov 2025 202,303 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear both rear brake caliper retaining clips missing

Pass 8 Nov 2024 189,618 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2023 178,854 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2022 165,865 miles

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

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

brake caliper retaining clips missing o/s/r and n/s/r

Pass 29 Nov 2021 151,137 miles

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

Fail 26 Nov 2021 151,011 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2020 139,337 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trace of play felt in suspension bush(es) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All tyres wearing unevenly (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 May 2019 133,473 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 23 May 2018 125,911 miles

Nearside Rear fog lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning fog-light inop (4.5.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 May 2017 121,680 miles
Pass 21 May 2016 118,527 miles

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

Nearside Front wire hanging down

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

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

Fail 21 May 2016 118,527 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Front wire hanging down

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

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

Pass 26 May 2015 115,346 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 May 2015 115,346 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Apr 2014 110,541 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 103,469 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 96,371 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 80,829 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2011 80,829 miles

Offside Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

n/s rear tyre tread low worn to 2.7mm

Pass 24 May 2010 63,929 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 LUE is a 2007 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 2,997cc 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 LUE, 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 LUE registered?

AD07 LUE is a 2007 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 18 June 2007.

Is AD07 LUE safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD07 LUE shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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