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AU07 LFJ

2007 BMW 3 Series

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2019
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

134,927 mi
Last recorded134,927 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2018
Typical for 2007 BMW 3 Series86,578 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU07 LFJ
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2018 134,927 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 26 Mar 2017 124,554 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tread close to legal limit.

Offside Front Tyre tread low on inner edge.

Fail 26 Mar 2017 124,549 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tread close to legal limit.

Offside Front Tyre tread low on inner edge.

Pass 7 Mar 2016 108,647 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2015 97,994 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake reaction bushes getting soft

engine oil leak

front brake hoses perished

gearbox oil leak

o/s/r lower ball joint has slight play

rear diff oil leak

Fail 12 Feb 2015 97,994 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake reaction bushes getting soft

engine oil leak

front brake hoses perished

gearbox oil leak

o/s/r lower ball joint has slight play

rear diff oil leak

Pass 8 Mar 2014 85,799 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 72,952 miles

both front tyres are wearing low on edges

nearside rear tyre is wearing very low on the inside edge

Pass 2 Mar 2012 66,819 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2012 66,816 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 3 Mar 2011 61,384 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 52,898 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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AU07 LFJ is a 2007 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AU07 LFJ, 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 AU07 LFJ registered?

AU07 LFJ is a 2007 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 5 March 2007.

Is AU07 LFJ safe to buy?

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