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AJ07 FRR

2007 BMW 3 Series

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

132,951 mi
Last recorded132,951 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 3 Series86,578 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ07 FRR
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2025 132,951 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2024 126,638 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2023 92,111 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2022 90,610 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2021 119,911 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2020 114,577 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All underside pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn in hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 8 Oct 2019 111,826 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn in hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2018 104,735 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outside bush rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 1 Oct 2018 104,728 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outside bush rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Oct 2017 84,946 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rose bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Apr 2016 68,424 miles

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both rear (4.1.E.1)

Fail 11 Apr 2016 68,424 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Apr 2015 65,064 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 60,936 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 55,838 miles
Fail 23 May 2013 55,838 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured (4.2.B.1a)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Mar 2012 44,698 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2012 44,698 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2010 110,730 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 104,694 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 FRR is a 2007 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 2,993cc diesel 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 AJ07 FRR, 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 FRR registered?

AJ07 FRR is a 2007 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 27 April 2007.

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