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AV07 OGS

2007 BMW 3 Series

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

197,875 mi
Last recorded197,875 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 3 Series86,578 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV07 OGS
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2025 197,875 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2023 174,913 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2021 158,014 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2020 149,487 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2019 141,215 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2018 128,084 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2017 125,482 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2017 125,482 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 17 Nov 2016 120,611 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2015 109,562 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2014 97,970 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 Nov 2014 97,970 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Nov 2013 87,870 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2012 79,083 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Feb 2012 66,730 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 49,663 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 36,109 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2010 36,069 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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 OGS is a 2007 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 2,993cc 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 OGS, 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 OGS registered?

AV07 OGS is a 2007 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 30 March 2007.

Is AV07 OGS safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV07 OGS 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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