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AV07 CDF

2007 BMW 3 Series

Grey Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2019
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

128,220 mi
Last recorded128,220 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2018
Typical for 2007 BMW 3 Series86,578 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV07 CDF
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2018 128,220 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2017 122,486 miles

Brake warning lights on dash

Chip in windscreen

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (3.6.B.4d)

Steering warning light on dash

Fail 31 Aug 2017 122,486 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Brake warning lights on dash

Chip in windscreen

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (3.6.B.4d)

Steering warning light on dash

Pass 19 Aug 2016 115,735 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre wear

both rear Tyres has cuts on the wall but not deep enough

engine under cover fitted

Fail 19 Aug 2016 115,735 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Outer Tyre wear

both rear Tyres has cuts on the wall but not deep enough

engine under cover fitted

Pass 11 Aug 2015 107,634 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 2 Aug 2014 93,241 miles

Covers fitted to sills.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Aug 2013 77,108 miles

offside front seat belt slight fraying

Fail 20 Aug 2013 77,108 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

offside front seat belt slight fraying

Pass 28 Mar 2012 75,084 miles

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

engine management light staying on

Pass 8 Mar 2011 62,382 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 48,754 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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AV07 CDF is a 2007 BMW 3 Series in Grey with a 2,497cc 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 AV07 CDF, 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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AV07 CDF is a 2007 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 9 March 2007.

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