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AD57 AHX

2007 BMW 3 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2021
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

187,168 mi
Last recorded187,168 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2020
Typical for 2007 BMW 3 Series86,578 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD57 AHX
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2020 187,168 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively rusty (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Electrical wiring inadequately secured (4.11 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Standard fitment seat belt missing ()

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Feb 2020 187,160 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively rusty (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Electrical wiring inadequately secured (4.11 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Standard fitment seat belt missing ()

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2018 183,151 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2017 178,246 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2016 171,095 miles

both front brake flexi hoses lightly cracking / perished

nsf tyre worn low on edges

Fail 28 Oct 2016 171,095 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

both front brake flexi hoses lightly cracking / perished

nsf tyre worn low on edges

Pass 16 Oct 2015 165,336 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2015 165,336 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

brake pad wear light on but pads all look ok

Pass 30 Sep 2014 157,626 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake warning light on

sill covers fitted

Fail 7 Oct 2013 142,555 miles

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

Nearside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Oct 2013 142,555 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Oct 2012 130,705 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2012 130,689 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Oct 2011 117,439 miles

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)

Pass 15 Nov 2010 96,597 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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AD57 AHX is a 2007 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AD57 AHX, 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 AD57 AHX registered?

AD57 AHX is a 2007 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 5 December 2007.

Is AD57 AHX safe to buy?

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