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AD07 URA

2007 BMW 3 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2025
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

202,883 mi
Last recorded202,883 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2024
Typical for 2007 BMW 3 Series86,578 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2024 202,883 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

all suspension components have corrosion

Pass 1 Mar 2023 193,426 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Outer body wing damage

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (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))

covers + shields fitted

under vehicle + all steering / suspension components corroded

Fail 1 Mar 2023 193,426 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer body wing damage

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (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))

covers + shields fitted

under vehicle + all steering / suspension components corroded

Pass 19 Feb 2022 184,258 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2021 175,337 miles

Offside Rear Electrical wiring inadequately secured brake pad wire has been cable tie up (4.11 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2020 168,010 miles

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 8 Feb 2019 157,110 miles

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

exhaust slightly damaged next to centre box

Pass 3 Feb 2018 146,817 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 14 Jan 2017 136,205 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre has a puncture repair in a runflat tyre

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

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

engine and under covers fitted at time of test

Fail 7 Jan 2017 136,205 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front tyre has a puncture repair in a runflat tyre

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

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

engine and under covers fitted at time of test

Pass 28 Jan 2016 128,872 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 13 Jan 2016 128,201 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of seat belt

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 7 Jan 2016 128,007 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 5 Feb 2015 117,578 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2015 117,578 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 31 Jan 2014 110,146 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2014 110,146 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Fail 17 Jan 2014 109,332 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

child seats fitted to rear

exhaust corroding in places

front discs corroding on edges

rear pads look 80% worn (may need replacing soon)

tested in wet conditions

Pass 7 Feb 2013 90,006 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2012 83,373 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 75,431 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2010 54,224 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 URA is a 2007 BMW 3 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 URA, 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 URA registered?

AD07 URA is a 2007 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 23 June 2007.

Is AD07 URA safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD07 URA shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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