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2007 BMW 3 Series

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

96,428 mi
Last recorded96,428 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 3 Series86,578 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration42 MPG
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 96,428 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2026 96,428 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Apr 2025 95,292 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2024 93,728 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2024 93,728 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Apr 2023 91,296 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2023 91,296 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Mar 2022 89,163 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2022 89,163 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Park brake has limited reserve travel

Steering lock warning light on but does not inadvertently effect it operation.

Pass 16 Mar 2021 87,179 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2021 87,179 miles

Central Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 25 Mar 2020 86,303 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2020 86,300 miles

Central Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2019 82,094 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Apr 2018 78,446 miles

Front Number plate cracked

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 4 Apr 2018 78,446 miles

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

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Engine has a oil leak

Front Number plate cracked

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 25 May 2017 75,590 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 71,344 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 67,316 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front number plate craked

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 May 2014 65,137 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Jun 2013 61,877 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 57,291 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2011 49,662 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 39,834 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 38,187 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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42 MPG is a 2007 BMW 3 Series in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 42 MPG, 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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42 MPG is a 2007 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 8 March 2007.

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