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AU07 LXJ

2007 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

114,367 mi
Last recorded114,367 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 3 Series86,578 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU07 LXJ
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 114,367 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2025 108,897 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 20 Jun 2025 108,842 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened support bracket (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened support bracket (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Jun 2024 103,965 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Jun 2023 98,348 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2023 98,325 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2022 91,475 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on outer edge & lightly cracking inner sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on outer edge & lightly cracking inner sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Jun 2022 91,449 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on outer edge & lightly cracking inner sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on outer edge & lightly cracking inner sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Jun 2021 84,907 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2020 77,673 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2019 68,678 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2018 60,597 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2017 56,794 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2016 51,244 miles

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

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

n/s/r shock bump stop broken and o/s split.

Pass 5 Aug 2015 44,183 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2015 44,112 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

O/S/R Tyre worn bald/thin on inner edge and cuts in tyre

Pass 15 Aug 2014 35,530 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Aug 2013 29,685 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Aug 2012 26,058 miles

both front tyrees wearing on outer edge

not full test of fuel/brake systems as covers fitted

Pass 3 Aug 2011 23,759 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 21,153 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 LXJ is a 2007 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 AU07 LXJ, 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 AU07 LXJ registered?

AU07 LXJ is a 2007 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 30 August 2007.

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