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AJ07 MLK

2007 BMW 3 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Mar 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

206,605 mi
Last recorded206,605 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 3 Series86,578 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ07 MLK
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 206,605 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2025 199,394 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2024 189,866 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2024 189,858 miles

Registration plate inscription illegible heavily delaminated + backing not white in colour (dark + faded) (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 Feb 2023 178,836 miles

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

Fail 14 Feb 2023 178,600 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 31 Jan 2022 167,246 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2021 156,957 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2020 155,715 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2019 152,795 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2018 150,127 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 134,418 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 119,264 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2015 119,264 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Aug 2014 108,190 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2014 108,190 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2013 98,404 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 89,006 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Aug 2011 75,226 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2010 62,943 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 MLK is a 2007 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 1,995cc 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 MLK, 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 AJ07 MLK registered?

AJ07 MLK is a 2007 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 15 May 2007.

Is AJ07 MLK safe to buy?

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