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AV07 JOA

2007 BMW 3 Series

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2025
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

208,322 mi
Last recorded208,322 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2024
Typical for 2007 BMW 3 Series86,578 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV07 JOA
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2024 208,322 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Jan 2024 208,101 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2023 196,031 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread and rear (0.1 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jan 2022 186,423 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 25 Jan 2022 186,419 miles

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Feb 2021 177,012 miles

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

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

sill covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 16 Jan 2020 171,157 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all four (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Feb 2019 159,757 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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 19 Jan 2018 140,907 miles

under trays fitted

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

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

sill covers fitted

Fail 19 Jan 2018 140,907 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

sill covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 9 Feb 2017 123,630 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2016 105,141 miles

both front flexy brake hoses perished

slight play both rear top hub bushes

to clean to emissions

Pass 4 Feb 2015 88,811 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside rear jacking point missing

Pass 7 Feb 2014 73,011 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2013 56,348 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres worn low inner edge

sill kit fitted

Pass 9 Feb 2012 39,803 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 33,074 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 25,765 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 JOA is a 2007 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 AV07 JOA, 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 AV07 JOA registered?

AV07 JOA is a 2007 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 29 March 2007.

Is AV07 JOA safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV07 JOA shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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