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AP07 RVJ

2007 BMW 3 Series

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2022
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

95,232 mi
Last recorded95,232 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2021
Typical for 2007 BMW 3 Series86,578 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP07 RVJ
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2021 95,232 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 92,296 miles
Fail 3 May 2019 92,296 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn rose joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2018 91,648 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2018 91,648 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2017 85,575 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2017 85,571 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative BOTH SIDES (1.7.2)

Pass 15 Apr 2016 76,683 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 73,421 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 66,093 miles

Damage to N/S/R light unit

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 27 Jun 2014 66,093 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 19 Jul 2013 58,993 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 57,321 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 40,692 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 32,277 miles

inside of both rear tyres have worn edges away

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 RVJ is a 2007 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 RVJ, 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 RVJ registered?

AP07 RVJ is a 2007 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 20 April 2007.

Is AP07 RVJ safe to buy?

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