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1 BGS

2007 BMW 3 Series

Red Diesel 2997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

53,984 mi
Last recorded53,984 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 3 Series86,578 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration1 BGS
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 53,984 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2025 52,277 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2025 52,239 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Apr 2024 51,246 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2022 50,911 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2021 49,623 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2020 49,195 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2019 48,700 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2018 48,369 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2017 46,525 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2016 43,386 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2015 38,689 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2014 33,753 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2013 27,851 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2012 23,950 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2011 18,303 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 10,918 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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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1 BGS is a 2007 BMW 3 Series in Red with a 2,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 1 BGS, 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 1 BGS registered?

1 BGS is a 2007 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 23 October 2007.

Is 1 BGS safe to buy?

The MOT history for 1 BGS shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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