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AJ57 NTL

2007 BMW 3 Series

Red Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 May 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

80,333 mi
Last recorded80,333 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 3 Series86,578 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 80,333 miles

Front tyre wearing on the outer edges / both

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 May 2025 79,355 miles

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 May 2024 78,297 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2023 77,696 miles

Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning both sides (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2022 76,064 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2021 73,561 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

brake pad warning lamp on

Pass 5 Feb 2020 72,611 miles

Under trays fitted unable to inspect certain components

Fail 30 Jan 2020 72,593 miles

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

Under trays fitted unable to inspect certain components

Pass 18 Jan 2019 67,588 miles

Front Inner Brake pad/s appear low

Pass 19 Jan 2018 58,573 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit + worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit + worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Jan 2017 47,067 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2016 38,165 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2015 37,691 miles

Both rear tyres wearing on the inner quarters

Pass 30 Oct 2014 36,428 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 20 Oct 2014 36,428 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

engine management and brake warning light on

Pass 1 Feb 2013 33,477 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 29,805 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2011 25,898 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2010 25,213 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 NTL is a 2007 BMW 3 Series in Red with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 NTL, 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 NTL registered?

AJ57 NTL is a 2007 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 27 November 2007.

Is AJ57 NTL safe to buy?

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