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AR07 SWX

2007 BMW 3 Series

Blue Diesel 2997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jan 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

159,311 mi
Last recorded159,311 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 3 Series86,578 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR07 SWX
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 159,311 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2024 159,207 miles

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

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

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Nov 2023 158,102 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2022 157,038 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Non standard suspension fitted at time of test

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Nov 2021 141,215 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2020 132,231 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Oct 2020 131,998 miles

Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 2 mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Oct 2019 125,635 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2018 116,476 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2017 108,725 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2016 103,805 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak ()

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

Fail 26 Aug 2016 103,666 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 11 Aug 2015 96,023 miles

NSF tyre wearing on outer edge

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 12 Aug 2014 84,978 miles

n/s/r tyre small cut ( ok at present )

o/s/r tyre low inner edge

Pass 22 Aug 2013 73,150 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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 6 Sep 2012 62,254 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2011 50,598 miles

Offside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

n/s/r tyre has deep cuts close to cords

o/s/r tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 23 Jul 2010 40,198 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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AR07 SWX is a 2007 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 2,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 SWX, 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 AR07 SWX registered?

AR07 SWX is a 2007 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 11 August 2007.

Is AR07 SWX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AR07 SWX shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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