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AJ57 YCP

2007 BMW 3 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

141,004 mi
Last recorded141,004 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 3 Series86,578 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ57 YCP
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 141,004 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Jul 2025 131,950 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2024 126,697 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2023 121,615 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2022 117,959 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2021 112,624 miles

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

Nearside Front headlight washer missing

Pass 2 Oct 2020 109,992 miles

condition of off side front door mirror

Pass 8 Apr 2019 99,250 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2019 99,250 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Apr 2018 89,579 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 79,581 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2017 78,416 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2016 69,353 miles

all tyres worn nearside front and rear close to limit

both front bottom arm bushes worn

Fail 6 Jan 2016 69,326 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

all tyres worn nearside front and rear close to limit

both front bottom arm bushes worn

Pass 13 Jan 2015 60,741 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres cracking around tread

Pass 7 Dec 2013 51,338 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2013 45,325 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2012 36,915 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2010 27,896 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 YCP is a 2007 BMW 3 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel 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 YCP, 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 YCP registered?

AJ57 YCP is a 2007 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 11 December 2007.

Is AJ57 YCP safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ57 YCP shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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