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AJ57 EPO

2007 BMW 3 Series

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2023
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

138,709 mi
Last recorded138,709 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2022
Typical for 2007 BMW 3 Series86,578 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ57 EPO
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2022 138,709 miles

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

under tray fitted

Pass 16 Jun 2021 135,060 miles

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

engine covers and under trays fitted preventing full inspection.

Fail 15 May 2021 134,676 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Jun 2020 129,647 miles

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

Fail 20 Mar 2020 129,610 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

oil leak from engine

rear brake pipes starting to bubble under paint

slight exhaust blow from front flex

tyre pressure light on dash

Pass 27 Feb 2019 122,724 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2018 115,493 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2017 109,898 miles

Front Under guards fitted obscuring some suspension components

Offside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' couple of stone chips or marks (8.3.1a)

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

Fail 11 Mar 2017 109,740 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

both front tyres close to limit

off side rear tyre worn on inner edge down to 2mm

Pass 5 Mar 2016 103,856 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 28 Feb 2015 96,451 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2015 96,451 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Mar 2014 88,252 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyre has small lump on outer wall

Fail 4 Mar 2014 88,076 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine lamp on

n/s/f tyre has small lump on outer wall

Pass 18 Jan 2013 76,121 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 67,712 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 61,091 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2010 60,949 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2010 60,886 miles

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

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 EPO is a 2007 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 EPO, 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 EPO is a 2007 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 26 October 2007.

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