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AP07 CTV

2007 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

138,991 mi
Last recorded138,991 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 3 Series86,578 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP07 CTV
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 138,991 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp 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))

Fail 5 Mar 2026 138,988 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp 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 13 Mar 2025 134,934 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Sep 2023 120,770 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring and spare tyre puncture The car has blue smoke

Fail 6 Sep 2023 120,770 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring and spare tyre puncture The car has blue smoke

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 5 Sep 2022 118,410 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

Pass 7 Sep 2021 117,500 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

fuel cap seal perishing

Fail 7 Sep 2021 117,498 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions not tested engine temperature light came on (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

fuel cap seal perishing

Pass 8 Sep 2020 114,453 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2019 110,665 miles

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

fuel cap seal slightly deteriorated/cracked

Fail 20 Aug 2019 110,665 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

fuel cap seal slightly deteriorated/cracked

Fail 19 Aug 2019 110,649 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Cracks in fuel cap seal

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 1 Sep 2018 103,577 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

oil leak engine areas

Fail 31 Aug 2018 103,495 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth on outer edge and cracking in treads (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

oil leak engine areas

Pass 4 Sep 2017 95,228 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing noisy

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Sep 2016 84,461 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2015 72,176 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 67,348 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2014 54,606 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2013 42,295 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 36,538 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 29,832 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 29,764 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2011 29,764 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 Feb 2010 23,579 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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AP07 CTV is a 2007 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 AP07 CTV, 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 AP07 CTV registered?

AP07 CTV is a 2007 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 5 March 2007.

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