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144,230 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake hose slightly deteriorated All 4 (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened along other components (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Chip in windscreen
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside rear shock dust cover insecure
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Rear differential corroded
Rear sub frame corroded
Rear suspension components corroded
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Chip in windscreen
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside rear shock dust cover insecure
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Rear differential corroded
Rear sub frame corroded
Rear suspension components corroded
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated Coupling next rear differential (6.1.7 (d) (i))
Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed On outer side wall 225/40/zr18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated Coupling next rear differential (6.1.7 (d) (i))
Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()
Covers fitted obscuring items of test
Nearside Front 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 Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge and cut(s) in tread (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Tyre worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Covers fitted obscuring items of test
Nearside Front 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 Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge and cut(s) in tread (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge and cut(s) in tread (5.2.3 (e))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Clamp broken (6.1.2 (a))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside and offside wear on edges (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated Coupling next to rear differential (6.1.7 (d) (i))
Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Position lamp not working On boot (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working On boot (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Clamp broken (6.1.2 (a))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside and offside wear on edges (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated Coupling next to rear differential (6.1.7 (d) (i))
Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
Central Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively offside and nearside (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated offside and nearside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside and nearside, unable to fully inspect (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
covers fitted not allowing full inspection of various components
Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative headlamp, misted up (4.1.5 (a))
Central Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively offside and nearside (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated offside and nearside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside and nearside, unable to fully inspect (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
covers fitted not allowing full inspection of various components
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated Rear coupling (6.1.7 (d) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread 3-4mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread 3-4mm.225/40 zr 18 92w (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread 3-4mm (5.2.3 (e))
covers fitted under vehicle not allowing full inspection of various components
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
damage to tyre sidewalls n/s
damage to o/s/f tyre
Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)
damage to o/s/f tyre
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
slight inbalance on handbrake
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
non run flat tyres fitted to front of vehicle
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AV07 OEW is a 2007 BMW 3 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.
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 OEW, 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 OEW is a 2007 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 30 March 2007.
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