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AD57 BXL

2007 BMW 3 Series

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2022
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

78,291 mi
Last recorded78,291 miles
Recorded on14 May 2021
Typical for 2007 BMW 3 Series86,578 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD57 BXL
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 May 2021 78,291 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 May 2020 72,820 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Dec 2017 70,975 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2017 70,967 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel fractured (4.2.B.1a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Fail 17 Nov 2017 70,899 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front tyre perished

Nearside Front tyre slight damage to outer side wall

Offside Front tyre perished

Offside Front tyre slight damage to outer side wall

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Dec 2016 67,881 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2016 67,881 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 2 Nov 2016 67,347 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive failure due to eml problem (7.3.D.4)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid windscreen washer inop due to pump not working (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working brake light bulb holder defective (1.2.1b)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread number plate cracked but not obscuring the letters (6.3.1d)

Oil leak leak coming from gearbox sump and sleeve ()

Pass 24 Dec 2015 64,839 miles
Fail 24 Dec 2015 64,839 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Dec 2014 61,535 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

o/s/front caliper dust cover split

Pass 4 Dec 2013 56,238 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2013 56,236 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 8 Dec 2012 47,108 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2012 47,108 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 31 Dec 2011 38,763 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2010 26,899 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 BXL is a 2007 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 AD57 BXL, 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 BXL registered?

AD57 BXL is a 2007 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 14 December 2007.

Is AD57 BXL safe to buy?

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