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AJ07 OZS

2007 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

188,260 mi
Last recorded188,260 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 3 Series86,578 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ07 OZS
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2025 188,260 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2024 183,036 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 16 Sep 2024 183,036 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 27 May 2023 176,393 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin ( Both Side ) (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 27 May 2023 176,393 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin ( Both Side ) (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 14 May 2022 168,372 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre run flat tyre ()

Pass 10 May 2021 166,987 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2019 166,789 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2019 166,780 miles

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

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

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 24 Mar 2018 163,013 miles

under tray fitted

Pass 10 Dec 2016 158,673 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2016 158,266 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Dec 2015 153,714 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)

Pass 30 Jul 2014 149,302 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)

Pass 30 Jul 2013 136,617 miles

Unable to see front pads

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 25 Jul 2013 136,617 miles

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

Rear discs in poor condition

Unable to see front pads

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Jul 2012 125,605 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2012 125,605 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 14 Jul 2011 114,519 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 105,159 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 102,111 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 OZS is a 2007 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 OZS, 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 OZS registered?

AJ07 OZS is a 2007 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 16 May 2007.

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