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AJ57 ECE

2007 BMW 3 Series

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

97,102 mi
Last recorded97,102 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 3 Series86,578 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ57 ECE
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 97,102 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2025 97,101 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2024 86,874 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2023 75,655 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2023 75,592 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed Edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Oct 2022 69,664 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2022 69,664 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Nov 2021 64,311 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2020 60,973 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear parking brake effort low

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

Fail 5 Nov 2020 60,973 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear parking brake effort low

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

Pass 10 Oct 2019 57,382 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Oct 2019 57,382 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 18 Oct 2018 51,055 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2017 45,643 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn smooth on inner edge

Fail 12 Oct 2017 45,643 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Rear tyre worn smooth on inner edge

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Oct 2016 39,941 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2015 33,534 miles

Headlamp aim converters fitted.

Fail 13 Oct 2015 33,532 miles

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

Headlamp aim converters fitted.

Nearside Front Tyre tread low on inner edge.

Tyre valve sleeves fitted, unable to inspect.

Pass 14 Oct 2014 28,427 miles

Offside Front Tyre Wearing On Both Inner & Outer Edges

Pass 24 Sep 2013 25,497 miles

Offside front tyre tread low on outer edge.

Pass 16 Oct 2012 23,218 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2012 23,218 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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)

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge/no tread

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 30 Sep 2011 18,867 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2010 16,249 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 ECE is a 2007 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 ECE, 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 ECE registered?

AJ57 ECE is a 2007 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 17 October 2007.

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