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AO03 LAM

2007 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

88,955 mi
Last recorded88,955 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 3 Series86,578 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO03 LAM
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 88,955 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 May 2021 88,438 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2020 87,511 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2019 83,987 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 8 Jan 2018 82,191 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 8 Jan 2018 82,191 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 3 Jan 2017 79,440 miles

both rear tyres wearing inner edges

small crack starting offside rear inner wheel rim

Pass 4 Jan 2016 77,275 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2015 73,346 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2014 65,294 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2014 65,281 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 15 Nov 2012 57,143 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2012 57,143 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2011 47,075 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 42,956 miles

Both rear tyres are worn on the edges

Fail 19 Jul 2011 42,894 miles

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

Both rear tyres are worn on the edges

Offside front tyre worn on the outer edges near to cords!!!

Pass 2 Aug 2010 28,793 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2010 28,645 miles

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

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

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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AO03 LAM is a 2007 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 AO03 LAM, 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 AO03 LAM registered?

AO03 LAM is a 2007 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 3 August 2007.

Is AO03 LAM safe to buy?

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