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AJ56 VHC

2007 BMW 3 Series

Blue Diesel 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2022
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

146,136 mi
Last recorded146,136 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2021
Typical for 2007 BMW 3 Series86,578 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ56 VHC
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2021 146,136 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Aug 2020 145,068 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2020 145,068 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Jan 2019 131,297 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2017 124,048 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Rear tyre inner sidewall deteriorated

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake pad warning light on

Pass 1 Jul 2017 117,789 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

engine cover and under guards fitted

Pass 14 Jul 2016 109,815 miles

Nearside Rear wheel rim repaired welded

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracking (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 30 Jun 2016 109,815 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear wheel rim repaired welded

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracking (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 30 Jun 2015 98,799 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Mar 2014 92,898 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 Mar 2014 92,896 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Mar 2013 87,452 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Mar 2012 78,836 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 1 Mar 2012 78,827 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Jan 2011 66,573 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

offside front tyre getting low on inner edge

side skirts fitted to sills and under tray covers fitted underside of vehicle

Pass 21 Jan 2010 56,769 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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AJ56 VHC is a 2007 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 2,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AJ56 VHC, 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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AJ56 VHC is a 2007 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 31 January 2007.

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