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AP07 CUO

2007 BMW 3 Series

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2025
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

141,618 mi
Last recorded141,618 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2024
Typical for 2007 BMW 3 Series86,578 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP07 CUO
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2024 141,618 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

parking break efficiency just met

Fail 31 Jan 2024 141,594 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

parking break efficiency just met

Pass 31 Jan 2023 135,702 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

rear sub frame corroded

Fail 31 Jan 2023 135,702 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

rear sub frame corroded

Pass 22 Jan 2022 130,561 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (d))

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

rear subframe corroded

Fail 22 Jan 2022 130,561 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

rear subframe corroded

Pass 21 Jan 2021 125,423 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 121,511 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front lower both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Apr 2019 121,511 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front lower both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 16 Mar 2018 117,199 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2018 117,199 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty switch jamming from inside (1.4.B.1d)

Pass 8 Mar 2017 110,237 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 105,401 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 97,818 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

OSF tyre worn on outer edge

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

wipers smearing, still clearing screen ok

Pass 25 Feb 2014 86,919 miles

Offside front tyre is worn on the outer edge

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Feb 2013 77,242 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

not full inspection of fuel/brake systems as covers fitted

Fail 26 Feb 2013 77,242 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

not full inspection of fuel/brake systems as covers fitted

Pass 13 Mar 2012 67,230 miles

HID dip beam fitted no self leveling and lamp washers fitted will need to be fitted april onwards

LPG pipe under bonnet secued against hose clip recomend LPG service center inspection

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front side lamps dim

very slight oil leak nearside rear drive shaft at diff

Fail 13 Mar 2012 67,230 miles

HID dip beam fitted no self leveling and lamp washers fitted will need to be fitted april onwards

LPG pipe under bonnet secued against hose clip recomend LPG service center inspection

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front side lamps dim

very slight oil leak nearside rear drive shaft at diff

Pass 1 Mar 2011 55,669 miles

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

non bmw tyres fitted

rear discs worn

Pass 3 Mar 2010 45,695 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 CUO is a 2007 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 CUO, 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 CUO is a 2007 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 14 March 2007.

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