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AO02 SMO

2007 BMW 3 Series

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

75,227 mi
Last recorded75,227 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 3 Series86,578 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO02 SMO
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 75,227 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive backing sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive backing sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2024 72,802 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2023 69,207 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2022 66,648 miles

UNDERTRAYS FITTED PREVENTING FULL INSPECTION

Pass 22 Oct 2021 64,211 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

under trays fitted preventing full inspection

Pass 27 Oct 2020 62,665 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Shocker dust cover split

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 14 Oct 2019 60,837 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2018 58,429 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2018 58,144 miles

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

Fail 14 Mar 2018 58,143 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225/4018rsc (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 255/3518rsc (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2017 53,399 miles

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

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

offside front tyre wearing on outer edges

Fail 2 Mar 2017 53,399 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

offside front tyre wearing on outer edges

Pass 9 Mar 2016 46,721 miles

Nearside Front tyre bald on inner and outer edges

Nearside Rear tyre wearing low

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

Fail 8 Mar 2016 46,720 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre bald on inner and outer edges

Nearside Rear tyre wearing low

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

Pass 18 Dec 2015 46,602 miles

front wheel rims dented

nearside front tyre worn on edges

nearside rear tyre on wear bars

rear brake pads very low

rear wheel rims dented

Fail 18 Dec 2015 46,602 miles

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

front wheel rims dented

nearside front tyre worn on edges

nearside rear tyre on wear bars

rear brake pads very low

rear wheel rims dented

Pass 15 Dec 2014 43,781 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2013 39,086 miles

front wheel rims dented

nearside front tyre wear outer edge

offside rear tyre 1.6mm on legal limit

rear brake pads low

Pass 19 Dec 2012 30,163 miles

rear pads low

Fail 18 Dec 2012 30,148 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

rear pads low

Pass 1 Dec 2011 18,497 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2010 9,428 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2009 1,436 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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AO02 SMO is a 2007 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 AO02 SMO, 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 AO02 SMO registered?

AO02 SMO is a 2007 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 8 June 2007.

Is AO02 SMO safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO02 SMO shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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