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AV07 OFB

2007 BMW 3 Series

Grey Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

78,947 mi
Last recorded78,947 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 3 Series86,578 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV07 OFB
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 78,947 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2025 77,252 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2024 75,261 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2023 72,776 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2022 70,111 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2021 66,200 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2020 63,130 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2019 60,667 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Casing corroding (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Condensation inside lamp (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Casing corroding (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2018 57,175 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Mar 2017 52,243 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged cracked and perished (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped and corroded (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged cracked and perished (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted and corroded (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged cracked and perished (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped and corroded (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged cracked and perished (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted and corroded (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nsf tyre wearing thin on inner and outer edges

nsr tyre wearing on inner edge

osf tyre wearing thin on inner and outer edges

osr tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 10 Mar 2016 48,435 miles

Both front tyres wearing on outer edges

N/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 10 Mar 2015 42,547 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Mar 2015 42,547 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Mar 2014 37,187 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Mar 2013 32,291 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Mar 2012 26,204 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Mar 2011 20,434 miles

both rear tyres just above 3mm

Pass 16 Mar 2010 14,653 miles

both front tyres starting to split and crack through treads

brake and traction control warning lights on

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 OFB is a 2007 BMW 3 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 OFB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AV07 OFB registered?

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

Is AV07 OFB safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV07 OFB shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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