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AJ07 MLF

2007 BMW 3 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2023
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

247,738 mi
Last recorded247,738 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2022
Typical for 2007 BMW 3 Series86,578 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2022 247,738 miles

sump plug leaking

Pass 22 Mar 2021 240,368 miles

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower front arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

rear prop shaft donut bush slightly worn

Pass 16 Mar 2020 227,920 miles

Nearside Front bumper slightly damaged

Pass 9 Feb 2019 208,983 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2018 191,429 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn inner edge

Nearside front bumper damaged

Offside Rear tyre worn inner edge

Pass 1 Mar 2017 178,758 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2017 178,758 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Apr 2016 167,424 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 17 Apr 2015 160,855 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 Apr 2014

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

brake lamp on

tpms lamp on

traction lamp on

Pass 16 Apr 2014

brake lamp on

tpms lamp on

traction lamp on

Pass 15 Apr 2013 136,587 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2013 136,587 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Apr 2012 126,458 miles

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

Fail 13 Apr 2011 108,039 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Apr 2011 108,039 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 94,379 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 13 Apr 2010 94,130 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 MLF 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 72.2%.

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 AJ07 MLF, 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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AJ07 MLF is a 2007 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 17 April 2007.

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