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AP07 DXC

2007 BMW 3 Series

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2018
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

126,752 mi
Last recorded126,752 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2017
Typical for 2007 BMW 3 Series86,578 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP07 DXC
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2017 126,752 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Oil leak ()

Pass 21 Mar 2016 113,239 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2016 113,239 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 29 May 2015 110,221 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 28 May 2015 110,214 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 24 Mar 2014 100,982 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2013 86,430 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Fail 13 Mar 2013 86,413 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Bonnet safty catch sized

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 16 Mar 2012 68,537 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2011 52,630 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2011 52,630 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 12 Mar 2010 37,559 miles

Front tyres worn on edges.

N/S/F tyre has damage to outer sidewall.

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

Fail 12 Mar 2010 37,559 miles

Front tyres worn on edges.

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

N/S/F tyre has damage to outer sidewall.

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 DXC is a 2007 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 DXC, 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 DXC registered?

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

Is AP07 DXC safe to buy?

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