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AU07 YRW

2007 BMW 3 Series

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

156,291 mi
Last recorded156,291 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 3 Series86,578 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU07 YRW
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2025 156,291 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2025 156,291 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 25 Jul 2024 155,151 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Jun 2023 150,255 miles

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

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2022 140,214 miles

plastic fitted under car

slight oil leak

Pass 26 Jun 2021 136,422 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

handbrake need some sort of adjustment

Pass 29 Apr 2019 133,459 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2019 133,388 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Mar 2018 125,552 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 118,336 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit BORDERLINE (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 22 Mar 2016 108,090 miles

both rear + n/s/f shockers damp

Pass 10 Mar 2015 92,971 miles

front brake disc corrosion

n/s/f tyre wear inner edge

number plates

Fail 9 Mar 2015 92,967 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

front brake disc corrosion

n/s/f tyre wear inner edge

number plates

Pass 12 Mar 2014 80,593 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Mar 2013 73,010 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 70,241 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 50,138 miles

engine oil on min

Fail 4 Mar 2011 50,138 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

engine oil on min

Pass 22 Feb 2010 31,900 miles

Both front tyres bald on outer edges and close to starting to de laminate

Fail 18 Feb 2010 31,896 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Both front tyres bald on outer edges and close to starting to de laminate

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 YRW is a 2007 BMW 3 Series in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 YRW, 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 YRW registered?

AU07 YRW is a 2007 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 22 March 2007.

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