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AD57 FXW

2007 BMW 3 Series

Red Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

103,087 mi
Last recorded103,087 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2024
Typical for 2007 BMW 3 Series86,578 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD57 FXW
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2024 103,087 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front joint (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 31 Oct 2023 96,131 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Nov 2022 86,307 miles

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

Fail 28 Oct 2022 86,305 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect and at some point leaked all down the leg (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 22 Oct 2021 74,926 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2021 74,916 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Oct 2020 67,758 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2019 60,522 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2018 59,459 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer sidewall damage

Fail 24 Feb 2018 59,459 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Outer sidewall damage

Pass 1 Mar 2017 57,347 miles

UNDERCOVER OBSTRUCTING VIEW

Pass 11 Dec 2015 53,116 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 11 Dec 2015 53,116 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 9 Dec 2014 48,972 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Jan 2014 41,638 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

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

Pass 4 Jan 2013 35,147 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2011 29,158 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2010 23,222 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 FXW is a 2007 BMW 3 Series in Red with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 FXW, 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 FXW registered?

AD57 FXW is a 2007 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 31 December 2007.

Is AD57 FXW safe to buy?

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