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OV07ECA
2007 BMW 3 SERIES
Colour: Black
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1995cc
General Information
- Registration OV07ECA
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2007
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1995cc
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- Expires 27 Jan 2027
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MOT History 26 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
26
Total Tests
17
Passes
9
Failures
65.38%
Pass Rate
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77 Total Defects Recorded
22 Jan 2026
Pass
Mileage: 251,058 MI
Expiry date: 27 Jan 2027Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
21 Jan 2026
Fail
Mileage: 251,047 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
27 Jan 2025
Pass
Mileage: 243,249 MI
Expiry date: 27 Jan 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Subframe rusted
- Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
26 Jan 2024
Pass
Mileage: 236,641 MI
Expiry date: 27 Jan 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside and Offside (1.1.11 (c))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
22 Jan 2024
Fail
Mileage: 236,633 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside and Offside (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
25 Jan 2023
Pass
Mileage: 227,287 MI
Expiry date: 27 Jan 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Rear subframe rusted
24 Jan 2023
Fail
Mileage: 227,278 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear subframe rusted
- Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
21 Jan 2022
Pass
Mileage: 216,508 MI
Expiry date: 27 Jan 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
20 Jan 2022
Fail
Mileage: 216,500 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
21 Jan 2021
Pass
Mileage: 206,525 MI
Expiry date: 27 Jan 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
21 Jan 2021
Fail
Mileage: 206,525 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
17 Jan 2020
Pass
Mileage: 195,819 MI
Expiry date: 27 Jan 2021 3 Jul 202616 Jan 2020
Fail
Mileage: 195,814 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
22 Jan 2019
Pass
Mileage: 184,965 MI
Expiry date: 27 Jan 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
16 Jan 2018
Pass
Mileage: 173,152 MI
Expiry date: 27 Jan 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Wiper blades split
- Rear Gearbox Mount Nut Missing
23 Jan 2017
Pass
Mileage: 163,157 MI
Expiry date: 27 Jan 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- rear Gearbox mount nut missing
- Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
- Brake hose slightly deteriorated Nearside and Offside Front (3.6.B.4d)
20 Jan 2016
Pass
Mileage: 147,681 MI
Expiry date: 27 Jan 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
28 Jan 2015
Pass
Mileage: 135,023 MI
Expiry date: 27 Jan 2016 3 Jul 202626 Mar 2014
Pass
Mileage: 125,232 MI
Expiry date: 27 Mar 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
26 Mar 2013
Pass
Mileage: 114,268 MI
Expiry date: 27 Mar 2014 3 Jul 202627 Mar 2012
Pass
Mileage: 103,621 MI
Expiry date: 27 Mar 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
27 Mar 2012
Fail
Mileage: 103,621 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
28 Mar 2011
Pass
Mileage: 90,288 MI
Expiry date: 27 Mar 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
28 Mar 2011
Fail
Mileage: 90,288 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
1 Mar 2010
Pass
Mileage: 69,408 MI
Expiry date: 28 Feb 2011 3 Jul 20261 Mar 2010
Fail
Mileage: 69,408 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
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OV07ECA was registered on 2007-04-17
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