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AR07 HRP

2007 BMW 3 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Nov 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

116,091 mi
Last recorded116,091 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 3 Series86,578 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR07 HRP
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2025 116,091 miles

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

Fail 25 Oct 2025 116,091 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 2 Nov 2024 108,929 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2024 108,918 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Nov 2023 97,228 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2022 94,902 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre pressure monitoring system light on

Pass 20 Sep 2021 89,955 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Sep 2021 89,630 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning light is on dash

front and rear bumper damage

Pass 3 Sep 2020 86,108 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Wiper starting to smear.

Offside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Prop shaft rubber coupling starting to split.

TPMS light on dash

Fail 1 Sep 2020 86,108 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Wiper split. (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Wiper starting to smear.

Offside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Prop shaft rubber coupling starting to split.

TPMS light on dash

Pass 3 Sep 2019 81,726 miles

under trays and engine covers fitted

Fail 3 Sep 2019 81,726 miles

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

tpm lamp on

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 23 Aug 2018 76,045 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2017 72,380 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 67,010 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2015 58,642 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 52,091 miles

Engine management light remains on

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 18 Jul 2013 47,567 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Jul 2013 47,567 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Aug 2012 43,675 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2011 35,239 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2011 35,239 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Jul 2010 28,672 miles

plastic undertray fitted not allowing full underside inspection

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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AR07 HRP is a 2007 BMW 3 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 AR07 HRP, 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

How do I check the history of AR07 HRP?

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What year was AR07 HRP registered?

AR07 HRP is a 2007 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 14 August 2007.

Is AR07 HRP safe to buy?

The MOT history for AR07 HRP shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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