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545 FTW

2007 BMW 3 Series

Grey Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

123,118 mi
Last recorded123,118 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 3 Series86,578 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration545 FTW
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 123,118 miles
Pass 20 May 2025 121,877 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2024 118,691 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2023 116,078 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2022 111,547 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2020 110,160 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2019 109,808 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2018 107,169 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2017 103,732 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2016 101,138 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2015 87,555 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2014 75,840 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2013 71,242 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2012 69,212 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Dec 2011 62,491 miles

rear pads geting low

shild under car

Fail 14 Dec 2011 62,491 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

rear pads geting low

shild under car

Pass 17 Dec 2010 54,875 miles

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

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

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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545 FTW is a 2007 BMW 3 Series in Grey with a 2,979cc petrol 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 545 FTW, 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 545 FTW registered?

545 FTW is a 2007 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 15 September 2007.

Is 545 FTW safe to buy?

The MOT history for 545 FTW 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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