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195 BAY

2007 BMW 3 Series

Green Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

56,918 mi
Last recorded56,918 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 3 Series86,578 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration195 BAY
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2007
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 56,918 miles

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

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 30 Apr 2026 56,911 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid no noise from pump, wipers sweep (3.5 (a))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative Front badly corroded rear has detached (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner bush, bush failed or bolt loose (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 23 Oct 2024 54,787 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2023 51,989 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2022 49,688 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Oct 2021 46,796 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2021 46,796 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Oct 2020 44,382 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 2 Oct 2020 44,382 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 17 Oct 2019 41,923 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe from axle flexi to caliper flexi corroding slightly under plastic coating. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe from axle flexi to caliper flexi corroding close to caliper flexi union (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH rear discs slightly corroded / scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Undertrays fitted covering testable items

Fail 17 Oct 2019 41,920 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe from axle flexi to caliper flexi corroding slightly under plastic coating. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe from axle flexi to caliper flexi corroding close to caliper flexi union (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH rear discs slightly corroded / scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Undertrays fitted covering testable items

Pass 19 Oct 2018 38,702 miles

undertrays obscuring testable items

both rear tyres wearing inner tread but not to cords

unable to inspect rear seat belts as luggage space loaded

Pass 17 Oct 2017 36,387 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Offside Rear Inner light unit slight damage

Fail 17 Oct 2017 36,387 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Offside Rear Inner light unit slight damage

Pass 21 Oct 2016 33,387 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 29,533 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 20 Oct 2014 25,553 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 2 Oct 2013 22,820 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2012 22,435 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2012 22,435 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2011 20,998 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 14,215 miles

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)

Pass 19 Jan 2010 11,862 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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195 BAY is a 2007 BMW 3 Series in Green with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 195 BAY, 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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195 BAY is a 2007 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 27 January 2007.

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