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2007 BMW 3 SERIES3.0L Petrol

BM02 AFM

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BMW 3 SERIES (2007, Petrol, 2996cc) — mileage recorded at 79,055. MOT status: valid. Road tax: not taxed. Check full history before buying.

MOT
Valid
Expires 24/09/2026
Tax
Untaxed
Expires 31/01/2024
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Fuel
Petrol
Year
2007
Engine
2996cc
Expert AI · Mechanic's Insight
The vehicle currently holds a roadworthy status following a clean MOT pass in September 2025 at 79,055 miles. The maintenance trend appears stable, despite a minor failure just one day prior due to a missing wheel fixing on all four wheels. This specific safety defect was rectified immediately to allow the subsequent pass. Beyond this isolated mechanical oversight, the car has passed its last three tests without recorded defects, suggesting that the primary mechanical and structural components have remained within acceptable tolerances recently. At 19 years old, the recorded mileage of 79,055 miles is significantly low, averaging only approximately 4,160 miles per year. The data shows a notable increase in usage between February 2023 and February 2024, where the car covered over 8,300 miles in a short window. While low mileage generally reduces wear on the drivetrain and engine, it increases the risk of rubber components degrading and fluids if the vehicle sits stationary. The consistency of the annual tests suggests the car is been used regularly rather than left for long periods. A buyer should physically inspect the front brake system, as the February 2023 test at 69,898 miles flagged pitted and scored discs on the inner edges. While the car passed since, pitting often indicates moisture ingress during periods of inactivity. The previous nearside rear tyre showing uneven wear on the inner edge also necessitates a check of the wheel alignment and suspension bushings to ensure the issue has not persisted. Given the age of the BMW, a thorough check for structural corrosion on the underbody and exhaust system is also essential, as these areas were not highlighted in the recent history.

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✓ Good MOT pass rate (80%)
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Full MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 6 Aug 2026, 02:00
Expert AI · Mechanic's Insight
The vehicle currently holds a roadworthy status following a clean MOT pass in September 2025 at 79,055 miles. The maintenance trend appears stable, despite a minor failure just one day prior due to a missing wheel fixing on all four wheels. This specific safety defect was rectified immediately to allow the subsequent pass. Beyond this isolated mechanical oversight, the car has passed its last three tests without recorded defects, suggesting that the primary mechanical and structural components have remained within acceptable tolerances recently. At 19 years old, the recorded mileage of 79,055 miles is significantly low, averaging only approximately 4,160 miles per year. The data shows a notable increase in usage between February 2023 and February 2024, where the car covered over 8,300 miles in a short window. While low mileage generally reduces wear on the drivetrain and engine, it increases the risk of rubber components degrading and fluids if the vehicle sits stationary. The consistency of the annual tests suggests the car is been used regularly rather than left for long periods. A buyer should physically inspect the front brake system, as the February 2023 test at 69,898 miles flagged pitted and scored discs on the inner edges. While the car passed since, pitting often indicates moisture ingress during periods of inactivity. The previous nearside rear tyre showing uneven wear on the inner edge also necessitates a check of the wheel alignment and suspension bushings to ensure the issue has not persisted. Given the age of the BMW, a thorough check for structural corrosion on the underbody and exhaust system is also essential, as these areas were not highlighted in the recent history.

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AI Analysis · MOT Narrative

Our records for this BMW 3 Series (BM02 AFM) from 2007 show a total of 5 MOT tests between February 2022 and September 2025.

With 4 passes and 1 failures, the lifetime MOT pass rate stands at 80%. This consistent performance at MOT centers suggests this vehicle has been kept in good order.

The most commonly flagged areas across all MOT tests are: Brakes (1 issue), Tyres (1 issue). These areas are worth paying attention to when inspecting this vehicle.

There are 2 advisory notices in the MOT history. Advisories are not failures but indicate areas that may need attention in the future.

A total of 1 failure item has been recorded across all tests. Recent failure items include: “Road wheel fixing missing ALL WHEELS ONE FIXING MISSING (5.2.1 (a) (i))”.

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