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AR07 USO

2007 BMW 3 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2020
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

145,732 mi
Last recorded145,732 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2019
Typical for 2007 BMW 3 Series86,578 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2019 145,732 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2017 120,362 miles

Rear pads low

handbrake low

Pass 20 Jul 2016 106,298 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2015 106,273 miles

front brake discs slightly worn

rear brake discs inner surface slightly corroded / scored

under shields fitted obscuring under body components

Fail 24 Nov 2015 106,267 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

front brake discs slightly worn

rear brake discs inner surface slightly corroded / scored

under shields fitted obscuring under body components

Pass 8 Dec 2014 98,924 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

bonnet safty catch sticking

Fail 8 Dec 2014 98,924 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

bonnet safty catch sticking

Pass 9 Dec 2013 86,999 miles

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

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)

Fail 3 Dec 2013 86,984 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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)

Fail 11 Dec 2012 73,442 miles

Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 11 Dec 2012 73,442 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2011 59,690 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2010 38,656 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 34,358 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 USO is a 2007 BMW 3 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 USO, 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 USO registered?

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

Is AR07 USO safe to buy?

The MOT history for AR07 USO shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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