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AJ07 EFW

2007 BMW 3 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2025
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

148,547 mi
Last recorded148,547 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2024
Typical for 2007 BMW 3 Series86,578 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ07 EFW
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2024 148,547 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Exhaust mounting defective clamp broken (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))

exhaust heat shield loose

general underside corrosion

Pass 18 Jan 2023 146,763 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres cracking on tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Exhaust mounting defective clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear metal brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

exhaust heat shield loose

Fail 16 Jan 2023 146,762 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres cracking on tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Exhaust mounting defective clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear metal brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 24 Jan 2022 142,460 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Jan 2021 135,470 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2020 130,095 miles

Front wipers worn

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

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

Offside Rear slight brake bind evident

Rear discs advanced brake surface wear evident

Rear hand brake high travel evident

brake pedal spongy effect evident

Pass 14 Jan 2019 103,102 miles

Front wipers worn

Pass 25 Jan 2018 75,549 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2018 75,549 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2016 69,044 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 64,432 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2015 64,432 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Aug 2014 59,369 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)

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 21 Feb 2013 54,396 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 46,867 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 43,311 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2010 33,012 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 28,052 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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AJ07 EFW is a 2007 BMW 3 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 AJ07 EFW, 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 AJ07 EFW registered?

AJ07 EFW is a 2007 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 30 March 2007.

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