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AB51 JJB

2007 BMW 3 Series

Black Diesel 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2023
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

175,008 mi
Last recorded175,008 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2022
Typical for 2007 BMW 3 Series86,578 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB51 JJB
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2022 175,008 miles

Engine And Under Body Covers Fitted

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner Side Wall / Edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Diff Damp

Fail 25 Apr 2022 175,008 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Inner Brake Pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Engine And Under Body Covers Fitted

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner Side Wall / Edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Diff Damp

Pass 22 Jan 2021 169,622 miles
Pass 30 May 2019 163,098 miles
Fail 30 May 2019 163,098 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Fail 25 May 2019 162,605 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2017 156,370 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

Pass 30 Jun 2016 142,145 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2016 142,141 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2015 127,616 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014
Pass 10 Mar 2014 109,390 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2013 91,666 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2013 91,666 miles

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

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

Pass 15 May 2012 86,363 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2011 58,756 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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AB51 JJB is a 2007 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 2,979cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 AB51 JJB, 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 AB51 JJB registered?

AB51 JJB is a 2007 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 25 October 2007.

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