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2007 BMW 3 Series

Gold Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

156,197 mi
Last recorded156,197 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 3 Series86,578 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration1 RTE
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2007
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 156,197 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rearward (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/55/16 all season (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2025 154,317 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Feb 2025 154,317 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2024 151,573 miles

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

Fail 12 Feb 2024 151,573 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2023 148,624 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Feb 2023 148,597 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2022 140,894 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin limited inspection (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

exhaust emits white smoke during acceleration

Pass 18 Feb 2021 136,009 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Feb 2020 131,706 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Feb 2019 123,996 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2018 115,187 miles

Front brake pads getting low

Oil leak ()

Pass 16 Feb 2017 105,733 miles

quite astounding spread of oil.

Pass 16 Feb 2016 94,882 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2015 85,343 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2014 76,627 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2013 64,632 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 51,117 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 44,552 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 33,667 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 32,750 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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1 RTE is a 2007 BMW 3 Series in Gold with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 RTE, 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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1 RTE is a 2007 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 7 March 2007.

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