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AJ57 EBZ

2007 BMW 3 Series

Green Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2025
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

219,826 mi
Last recorded219,826 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2024
Typical for 2007 BMW 3 Series86,578 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ57 EBZ
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2007
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2024 219,826 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front front fog light insecure

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

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

Fail 26 Nov 2024 219,823 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak both sides (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front front fog light insecure

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2023 217,759 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill covers fitted (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 15 Nov 2023 217,757 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting likely to fail corroded (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting likely to fail corroded (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill covers fitted (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Nov 2022 211,183 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2021 201,705 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2020 196,585 miles

rear subframe, front lower support arms starting to corrode

rear tyres close to wear bars

Pass 20 Nov 2019 189,055 miles

nearside rear tyre close to we bars

Pass 12 Nov 2018 177,693 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2017 166,223 miles

nearside front tyre worn outer edge

offside front tyre worn outer edge

offside rear tyre worn inner edge

Pass 21 Nov 2016 154,163 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2015 143,364 miles

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

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

Undertrays fitted

Pass 14 Nov 2014 133,707 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 15 Nov 2013 125,390 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 109,929 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2011 85,271 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front tyres wearing on outside edge

both rear tyres wearing on inside edge

Pass 18 Oct 2010 64,788 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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AJ57 EBZ is a 2007 BMW 3 Series in Green with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AJ57 EBZ, 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 AJ57 EBZ registered?

AJ57 EBZ is a 2007 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 25 October 2007.

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