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AF07 RXR

2007 BMW 3 Series

Green Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Sep 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

108,815 mi
Last recorded108,815 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 3 Series86,578 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF07 RXR
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2007
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 108,815 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Corrosion to both front shock absorbers.

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and outer both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2024 104,315 miles

Front Corrosion to both front shock absorbers.

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Corrosion to rear sub frame. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 17 Sep 2024 104,312 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Corrosion to both front shock absorbers.

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Corrosion to rear sub frame. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2023 103,253 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2023 103,244 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn ROSE JOINT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

brake hoses showing signs of cracking

brake pipes showing signs of corrosion

o/s/r anti rattle clip missing of brake caliper

plastic under trays and sill covers fitted

Pass 8 Jul 2022 101,559 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

fuel cap seal cracked

Fail 6 Jul 2022 101,558 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

fuel cap seal cracked

Pass 4 Jun 2021 93,756 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2020 87,565 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2019 81,376 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2018 75,006 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2017 67,709 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 61,246 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 53,636 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 47,868 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 21 Feb 2013 42,970 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 21 Feb 2013 42,970 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2012 37,135 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 30,400 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 23,797 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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AF07 RXR is a 2007 BMW 3 Series in Green with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AF07 RXR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AF07 RXR registered?

AF07 RXR is a 2007 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 1 March 2007.

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