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AP03 SSS

2007 BMW 3 Series

Grey Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

125,529 mi
Last recorded125,529 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2024
Typical for 2007 BMW 3 Series86,578 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP03 SSS
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2024 125,529 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 19 Dec 2024 125,529 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Dec 2023 123,017 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2022 119,342 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2021 115,469 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2020 106,744 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2019 103,679 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2019 95,635 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2017 92,074 miles

Front VENTED DISCS WEAR/LIPPED

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear SIDEWALL DAMAGE

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear SIDEWALL DAMAGE 255/35/18Y

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 Dec 2016 86,570 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2015 77,812 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2015 69,702 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 62,393 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2013 53,545 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 46,265 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 40,071 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2011 40,071 miles

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

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 16 Nov 2010 38,863 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)

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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AP03 SSS is a 2007 BMW 3 Series in Grey with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AP03 SSS, 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 AP03 SSS registered?

AP03 SSS is a 2007 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 29 September 2007.

Is AP03 SSS safe to buy?

The MOT history for AP03 SSS shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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