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AP07 DWO

2007 BMW 3 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

180,920 mi
Last recorded180,920 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 3 Series86,578 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP07 DWO
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Fail 13 Aug 2026 180,920 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Aug 2025 154,702 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2024 139,529 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides cracking 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm & worn 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm & worn 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear hand brake lagging in operation but still works

Offside Rear squeal/noise while hand brake under test

Fail 8 Aug 2024 139,280 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working side light (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides cracking 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm & worn 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm & worn 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear hand brake lagging in operation but still works

Offside Rear squeal/noise while hand brake under test

Pass 10 Aug 2023 132,837 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2022 132,834 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2022 132,183 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2022 132,182 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn track arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn track arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2020 131,339 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2019 128,350 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 14 Nov 2019 127,969 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer Entrance/exit door defective in operation (9.1.1 (a))

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. n/s/r braking effort low but just met requirements (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2018 121,448 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2018 121,448 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Pass 16 Oct 2017 116,076 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2016 107,145 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 15 Oct 2015 94,364 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2014 83,696 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Oct 2013 73,641 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

OSF and rear tyres wearing on edges.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Oct 2012 63,590 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Oct 2011 53,651 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 44,689 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2010 35,977 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 DWO is a 2007 BMW 3 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 DWO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AP07 DWO registered?

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

Is AP07 DWO safe to buy?

The MOT history for AP07 DWO shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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