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AJ57 NSU

2007 BMW 3 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

90,337 mi
Last recorded90,337 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 3 Series86,578 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ57 NSU
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 90,337 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 19 Nov 2025 90,337 miles

Offside Rear Brake locking device missing clip missing (1.1.21 (f))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Dec 2024 87,239 miles

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))

Pass 28 Nov 2023 79,947 miles

Covers fitted

Front Both tyre wearing on edges

Offside Rear Tyre wearing on edges

Pass 17 Nov 2022 74,708 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material small pipe corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/r and o/s/r straight arm inner bushes slight play. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2021 70,458 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material small pipe n/s/r from flexy to flexy very slightly corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/r and o/s/r straight arm inner bushes slight play. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2020 67,928 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both fronts (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material small pipe onto flexy. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear of pair inner bearing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2019 66,172 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated offside and nearside front flexi hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear of pair inner bearing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2018 64,331 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from rear flexi hose to offside rear flexi hose steel pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi hose steel pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn down to 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Nov 2017 62,406 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2016 58,075 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2015 55,057 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2014 50,796 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2013 47,008 miles

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

front exhaust clamp broken, but exhaust still secure

Pass 5 Nov 2012 34,973 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2011 25,673 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2010 19,364 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 NSU is a 2007 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 NSU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AJ57 NSU registered?

AJ57 NSU is a 2007 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 28 November 2007.

Is AJ57 NSU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ57 NSU shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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