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AP07 DWZ

2007 BMW 3 Series

Grey Diesel 2997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jan 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

139,265 mi
Last recorded139,265 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 3 Series86,578 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP07 DWZ
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2026 139,265 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2024 122,915 miles

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

Nearside Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2023 118,074 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2018 tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All - slight corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2022 114,898 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated to brake caliper stiff rubber losing flex (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material in between brake hoses (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated brake hose stiff rubber losing flex (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material in between brake hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front track arm outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear track arm inner knuckle bush slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre obviously under inflated all tyre pressure where low nearside was flat topped up with air prior to test (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 3 Dec 2021 109,191 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin All (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Nov 2020 104,981 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin All (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 May 2019 95,658 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin All (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 29 May 2019 95,640 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin All (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 May 2018 86,312 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 4 May 2017 79,495 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 72,756 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 67,713 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 61,805 miles
Fail 12 May 2014 61,805 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Steering lock warning lamp indicates a fault (2.1.4c)

Pass 19 Mar 2013 54,194 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 46,751 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 37,665 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 28,235 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 DWZ is a 2007 BMW 3 Series in Grey with a 2,997cc diesel 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 AP07 DWZ, 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 DWZ registered?

AP07 DWZ is a 2007 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 22 March 2007.

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