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AR04 LEG

2007 BMW 3 Series

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

106,844 mi
Last recorded106,844 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 3 Series86,578 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR04 LEG
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 106,844 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively offside and nearside (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 3 Sep 2025 106,812 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested fuel leaking (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions unable to be completed fuel leaking may cause damage (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner bush marked yellow (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner bush marked yellow (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Front Fuel pipe leaking excessively or a risk of fire beside oil filter (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Sep 2024 100,784 miles
Pass 17 May 2022 94,078 miles
Pass 4 May 2021 86,212 miles
Pass 27 May 2020 80,218 miles

engne, under and sill covers fitted

rear inner pads wearing low

Pass 26 Mar 2019 73,021 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Mar 2018 65,931 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 60,979 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2016 56,852 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Apr 2015 51,138 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 45,839 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 40,310 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 29,760 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)

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

Pass 8 Jun 2011 15,915 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 12,186 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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AR04 LEG is a 2007 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 AR04 LEG, 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 AR04 LEG registered?

AR04 LEG is a 2007 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 1 September 2007.

Is AR04 LEG safe to buy?

The MOT history for AR04 LEG shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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