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AV07 OEP

2007 BMW 3 Series

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

205,432 mi
Last recorded205,432 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2021
Typical for 2007 BMW 3 Series86,578 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV07 OEP
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2021 205,432 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated x2 (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective split (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated x2 (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2020 198,935 miles

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

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Upper bump stops perished

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement suspension arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement suspension arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2019 188,513 miles

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive differential oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Aug 2019 188,485 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive differential oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2018 168,632 miles

Front no:- plate deteriating

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

both front tyres worn on outer edges

under trays fitted

Fail 17 Aug 2018 168,628 miles

Brake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front no:- plate deteriating

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

both front tyres worn on outer edges

under trays fitted

Pass 30 Aug 2017 151,314 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2017 151,314 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Sep 2016 133,461 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 119,993 miles

Engine cover fitted

Fail 4 Sep 2015 119,991 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm & cords exposed 255/35/18 (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Engine cover fitted

Pass 6 Sep 2014 102,948 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Sep 2013 78,594 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 55,518 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 31 Aug 2012 55,518 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Sep 2011 38,768 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2010 25,334 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 23,229 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 OEP is a 2007 BMW 3 Series in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 OEP, 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 OEP registered?

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

Is AV07 OEP safe to buy?

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