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ASM 10W

2007 BMW 3 Series

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

80,731 mi
Last recorded80,731 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 3 Series86,578 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationASM 10W
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 80,731 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Jul 2025 80,683 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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))

Pass 14 Feb 2024 78,870 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2023 77,559 miles

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

Fail 4 Jan 2023 77,557 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2021 73,022 miles

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

Fail 10 Nov 2021 73,021 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 9 Nov 2020 69,646 miles
Pass 2 May 2019 64,583 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 2 May 2018 59,132 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2018 59,027 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2017 55,380 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 49,717 miles

Engine cover fitted

Under tray fitted

Pass 21 Apr 2015 44,620 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 May 2014 40,303 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Tyre pressure monitoring lamp illuminated

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 May 2013 38,216 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 34,994 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 31,559 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 23,025 miles

front discs pitted

rear discs pitted

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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ASM 10W is a 2007 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 ASM 10W, 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 ASM 10W registered?

ASM 10W is a 2007 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 3 May 2007.

Is ASM 10W safe to buy?

The MOT history for ASM 10W shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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