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AJ57 UMB

2007 BMW 3 Series

Red Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2024
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

125,085 mi
Last recorded125,085 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2023
Typical for 2007 BMW 3 Series86,578 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2023 125,085 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin BOTH SIDES (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Feb 2022 120,909 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 25 Jan 2021 114,414 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2020 108,476 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Central box slight leak around hanger (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rear slight perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Feb 2019 99,190 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 21 Jan 2019 98,664 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2017 145,661 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2017 84,899 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2016 84,892 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Nov 2015 74,436 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2014 61,064 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 14 Nov 2014 61,064 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 15 Nov 2013 45,473 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 15 Nov 2013 45,473 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2012 36,655 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Sep 2011 27,744 miles

advise tyres wornon edges

Pass 15 Sep 2010 20,713 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 UMB is a 2007 BMW 3 Series in Red with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 UMB, 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 UMB is a 2007 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 21 November 2007.

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