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AJ57 KWM

2007 BMW 3 Series

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jan 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

129,335 mi
Last recorded129,335 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 3 Series86,578 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ57 KWM
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2026 129,335 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated small tear (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Offside and Nearside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 24 Jan 2026 129,335 miles

Front Position lamp not working Offside and Nearside (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated small tear (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Offside and Nearside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Mar 2023 118,986 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Rear Arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 15 Mar 2023 118,986 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Rear Arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2022 98,330 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2021 96,337 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2020 93,069 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2020 93,067 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2019 87,708 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2018 81,957 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2018 81,957 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Feb 2017 75,287 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2016 68,536 miles

both rear tyres at 3mm

limited inspection to underside of vehicle because of plastic shrouds

Pass 17 Feb 2015 62,760 miles

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

Fail 17 Feb 2015 62,754 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2013 56,052 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2012 47,567 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2011 40,827 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2010 34,562 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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 KWM is a 2007 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 KWM, 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 KWM registered?

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

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