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AM07 HFV

2007 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

140,079 mi
Last recorded140,079 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 3 Series86,578 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM07 HFV
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 140,079 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2024 138,279 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective exhaust rubber broken (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Oct 2023 135,797 miles

Nearside Rear Outer All position lamps with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear All position lamps with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Oct 2022 134,345 miles

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

Fail 28 Oct 2022 134,345 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring insecure not sitting correctly (5.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Nov 2021 131,163 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2020 125,705 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2019 120,181 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Fail 4 Jun 2019 120,181 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2018 116,696 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 122,151 miles

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

nsf/osf tyres worn low on tread on inner edges

nsr/osr shock absorber bump stops deteriotated

Fail 16 May 2017 112,150 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

nsf/osf tyres worn low on tread on inner edges

nsr/osr shock absorber bump stops deteriotated

osr tyre tread worn low

Pass 17 May 2016 108,026 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 103,061 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front number plate cracked but not likely to be misread

Pass 2 Jun 2014 97,935 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 May 2014 97,934 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 May 2013 85,074 miles
Fail 16 May 2013 85,074 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Pass 4 May 2012 67,348 miles

n/s/r tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 14 May 2011 49,533 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 32,832 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2010 32,832 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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 HFV is a 2007 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 HFV, 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 HFV registered?

AM07 HFV is a 2007 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 1 June 2007.

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