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AJ07 OMG

2007 BMW 3 Series

Black Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2024
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

189,205 mi
Last recorded189,205 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2024
Typical for 2007 BMW 3 Series86,578 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ07 OMG
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Fail 22 Jul 2024 189,205 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Brake servo inoperative (1.1.10 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail to caliper (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail to caliper (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Jun 2023 183,383 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 14 Jul 2022 175,045 miles

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))

Pass 9 Jul 2021 169,304 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Jul 2020 163,736 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2019 155,677 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2018 146,888 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2017 138,138 miles

handbrake only just me perfomnce requirments

Pass 7 Jul 2016 128,627 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 123,172 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 31 Jan 2014 115,363 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2013 108,963 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2013 108,962 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2011 97,963 miles

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

rear brake discs slightly worn

Pass 25 May 2010 92,013 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 OMG is a 2007 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 OMG, 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 OMG is a 2007 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 17 May 2007.

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