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AJ57 LJY

2007 BMW 3 Series

Red Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2021
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

147,479 mi
Last recorded147,479 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2020
Typical for 2007 BMW 3 Series86,578 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ57 LJY
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2020 147,479 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 13 Apr 2019 122,596 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2019 122,595 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake drum significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute all (4.4.4 (a))

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

Pass 4 Jul 2018 115,634 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Fail 2 Jul 2018 115,630 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested

Tpms lamp on

Pass 23 Oct 2017 113,089 miles

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sub-frame mount (6.1.A.1)

Pass 19 Oct 2016 109,472 miles

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sub-frame (6.1.A.1)

Pass 8 Sep 2015 104,785 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt rear (2.4.G.2)

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 10 Oct 2014 100,777 miles

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)

Fail 25 Oct 2013 96,715 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 25 Oct 2013 96,715 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2012 91,585 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2011 86,481 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2010 73,447 miles

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

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 LJY is a 2007 BMW 3 Series in Red with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 LJY, 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 LJY is a 2007 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 30 November 2007.

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