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AM07 DEN

2007 BMW 3 Series

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 May 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

168,631 mi
Last recorded168,631 miles
Recorded on30 May 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 3 Series86,578 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM07 DEN
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 May 2026 168,631 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 3 May 2025 167,411 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2023 159,707 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Sep 2023 159,707 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Dec 2021 157,099 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2021 157,099 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Fail 25 Oct 2021 157,091 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 3 Nov 2020 152,024 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 30 Oct 2020 152,021 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements both (0.1 (d))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 21 Oct 2019 146,560 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2019 146,557 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Oct 2018 139,457 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2018 139,457 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 2 Nov 2017 134,583 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 22 Oct 2016 125,445 miles

Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin Nearside and Offside (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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)

Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin Nearside and Offside (3.5.1g)

Pass 31 Oct 2015 118,982 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2015 118,982 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 1 Oct 2014 109,319 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2013 102,150 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2013 95,623 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2012 78,010 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 60,595 miles

front number plate cracked

Pass 16 Feb 2010 42,818 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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AM07 DEN is a 2007 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 AM07 DEN, 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 AM07 DEN registered?

AM07 DEN is a 2007 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 21 August 2007.

Is AM07 DEN safe to buy?

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