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AR07 HSO

2007 BMW 3 Series

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2024
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

112,880 mi
Last recorded112,880 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2023
Typical for 2007 BMW 3 Series86,578 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR07 HSO
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2023 112,880 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2022 106,886 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame mounting modified but not seriously weakened both rear mountain brackets corroded (5.3.3 (c) (i))

both front tyres scrubbing on inner and outer edges

corrosion on rear body at components

Fail 6 Apr 2022 106,853 miles

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

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame mounting modified but not seriously weakened both rear mountain brackets corroded (5.3.3 (c) (i))

both front tyres scrubbing on inner and outer edges

corrosion on rear body at components

Pass 1 Apr 2021 100,005 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged still provides adequate view (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

under body covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 8 Apr 2020 98,007 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened heavily pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm ALSO BADLY WORN ON INNER EDGE NO CORDS OR PLY EXPOSED AT TIME OF TEST (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

brake pad warning lamp illuminated visual check of brake pads o.k

engine and underbody covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 25 Mar 2019 90,525 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

both front wipers smearing screen

center exhaust box noisie/rattle

engine and underbody covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 23 Mar 2018 82,849 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (3.5.1i)

Oil leak ()

under body covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 18 Mar 2017 75,412 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 15 Mar 2016 71,918 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 69,021 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2014 64,498 miles

rear tyre treads on 3mm

Pass 12 Jun 2013 60,065 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2012 56,597 miles

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

n/s/r tyre on 3mm and has a small cut to tread area

under body trays fitted

Fail 9 Jun 2011 52,371 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

screen cracked outside zone a but not affecting drivers view

stone chips to screen

under body trays fitted

Pass 9 Jun 2011 52,371 miles

screen cracked outside zone a but not affecting drivers view

stone chips to screen

under body trays fitted

Pass 2 Jun 2010 40,095 miles

Both front tyres getting low and void of tread on outer edges.

Crack in windscreen outside wiper swept area.

Shields fitted to underside of vehicle.

Unable to see brake fluid level.

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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AR07 HSO is a 2007 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 AR07 HSO, 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 AR07 HSO registered?

AR07 HSO is a 2007 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 12 June 2007.

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