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AD57 USJ

2007 BMW 3 Series

Black Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

137,996 mi
Last recorded137,996 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 3 Series86,578 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD57 USJ
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 137,996 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2024 135,710 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracking (0.1 (b))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Sep 2023 126,694 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2022 113,533 miles

Both Front Headlight Has Slight Movement But Still Secured

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

Vehicle has covers fitted unable to see certain testable items

Fail 14 Jul 2022 113,533 miles

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

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

Both Front Headlight Has Slight Movement But Still Secured

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

Vehicle has covers fitted unable to see certain testable items

Pass 7 Jul 2021 101,071 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cracking in the tread

Fail 7 Jul 2021 101,071 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear tyre cracking in the tread

Fail 5 Jul 2021 101,057 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear tyre cracking in the tread.

Fail 18 Jun 2021 101,016 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear tyre cracking in the tread.

Pass 29 Jul 2020 99,961 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2019 96,860 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2018 94,454 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2017 84,232 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

headlamp washer jet covers insecure

Pass 7 Jun 2016 77,882 miles

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

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

both front tyres have side wall damage

undertrays fitted obscuring underside of vehicle

Pass 29 Jun 2015 72,685 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre slightly damaged on outer wall

Fail 22 Jun 2015 72,601 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre slightly damaged on outer wall

offside rear tyre slightly deteriating on inner wall

Pass 23 Jun 2014 67,567 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2013 62,112 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 56,981 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 48,011 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front and rear brake discs corroding

slight fluctuation on front brakes

Fail 18 Jan 2011 48,010 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Fail 4 Jan 2011 47,857 miles

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

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

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 USJ is a 2007 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 USJ, 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 USJ registered?

AD57 USJ is a 2007 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 24 December 2007.

Is AD57 USJ safe to buy?

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