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AP07 CUK

2007 BMW 3 Series

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

141,711 mi
Last recorded141,711 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 3 Series86,578 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP07 CUK
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2025 141,711 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2024 126,657 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective o/s & n/s (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 13 Jul 2024 126,657 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective o/s & n/s (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2023 115,497 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2023 115,497 miles

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

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

Offside Rear brake wear sensor wire damaged possibly causing brake wear warning lamp to illuminate

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

Pass 2 Aug 2022 104,424 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2021 91,133 miles

Coil spring corroded All four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Aug 2020 80,040 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2019 76,246 miles

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

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 76,229 miles

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

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

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 12 May 2018 72,615 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded Plastic casing swelling (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Both rear brake pipes Plastic casing swelling (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Rear tyres on 3.1mm at lowest reading (4.1.E.1)

Under trays, engine covers and under body/sill panels obstruct view of some components

Pass 13 May 2017 65,838 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2016 59,417 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 51,382 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 46,665 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 43,334 miles

Both front tyres are wearing on inner and outer edges

Both rear tyres are worn severely on inner edges - Replace ASAP

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 21 Mar 2012 37,660 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 32,419 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 28,921 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2010 27,862 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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AP07 CUK is a 2007 BMW 3 Series in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 AP07 CUK, 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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AP07 CUK is a 2007 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 1 March 2007.

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