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AJ57 VYT

2007 BMW 3 Series

Grey Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2021
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

140,211 mi
Last recorded140,211 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2020
Typical for 2007 BMW 3 Series86,578 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ57 VYT
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2020 140,211 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Under Tray Fitted

Fail 11 Feb 2020 140,211 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Under Tray Fitted

Pass 12 Feb 2019 133,680 miles

parking efficiency low

Fail 12 Feb 2019 133,680 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

parking efficiency low

Pass 3 Feb 2018 128,520 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Feb 2017 126,309 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Jan 2017 126,309 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2016 123,484 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2016 123,104 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault air bag light (5.4.2)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Pass 3 Mar 2015 116,500 miles

ALL 4 TYRES WORN

Pass 3 Mar 2014 108,735 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine management light on

Pass 31 Dec 2012 99,058 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2011 82,618 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2011 82,618 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.D.1d)

Pass 17 Dec 2010 61,047 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 VYT is a 2007 BMW 3 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VYT, 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 VYT registered?

AJ57 VYT is a 2007 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 20 December 2007.

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