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AJ57 ECD

2007 BMW 3 Series

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2021
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

189,510 mi
Last recorded189,510 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2020
Typical for 2007 BMW 3 Series86,578 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ57 ECD
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2020 189,510 miles

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

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2019 170,158 miles

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

Fail 8 Feb 2019 170,158 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Jan 2018 149,115 miles

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both (2.4.A.3)

Pass 17 Oct 2016 130,272 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Plate cracked/splintered (6.3.1d)

Fail 17 Oct 2016 130,272 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Plate cracked/splintered (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Oct 2015 119,100 miles

Front number plate cracked but likely to be misread

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 12 Nov 2014 108,295 miles

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

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

nsf tyre low tread on edges

nsr shock absorber bump stop deteriotated

Fail 10 Nov 2014 108,245 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2013 95,013 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2013 95,012 miles

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

o/s/f tyre worn on outter edge

Pass 29 Oct 2012 82,008 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

n/s/f tyre worn on outside edge

Pass 21 Oct 2011 65,372 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 50,322 miles

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

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

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 ECD is a 2007 BMW 3 Series in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AJ57 ECD, 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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AJ57 ECD is a 2007 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 9 November 2007.

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