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AJ57 YCR

2007 BMW 3 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2025
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

145,980 mi
Last recorded145,980 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2024
Typical for 2007 BMW 3 Series86,578 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2024 145,980 miles

Nearside Rear Inner 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 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Aug 2021 126,337 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2021 126,337 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2020 123,266 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2019 122,716 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2018 115,680 miles

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

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

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 8 Oct 2018 115,477 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2017 110,075 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Oct 2016 104,639 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt cut but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

the nearside front tyre has worn thin on the outer tread

the offside front tyre has a cut in the sidewall but does not show ply or cord

undertrays are fitted to the vehicle preventing full inspection of the vehicle

Pass 4 Nov 2015 92,641 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2014 81,257 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2013 67,008 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Nov 2013 67,008 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 20 Nov 2012 53,959 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2011 40,229 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2011 40,227 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2010 33,625 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 YCR 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 82.4%.

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 YCR, 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 YCR registered?

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

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