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AJ57 YJU

2007 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2025
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

86,440 mi
Last recorded86,440 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2024
Typical for 2007 BMW 3 Series86,578 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ57 YJU
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2024 86,440 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Fail 18 Oct 2024 86,183 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2023 78,362 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2023 78,016 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 12 Oct 2022 75,316 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 11 Oct 2022 75,313 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Jan 2021 71,366 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 26 Jan 2021 71,361 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Jan 2020 66,223 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2019 59,985 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2019 59,985 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 20 Feb 2018 55,453 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 20 Feb 2018 55,453 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 30 Jan 2017 46,771 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 4 Jan 2016 39,755 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2015 32,378 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2013 85,069 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2013 85,069 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2011 20,350 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2010 19,800 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 YJU is a 2007 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 YJU, 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 YJU registered?

AJ57 YJU is a 2007 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 21 December 2007.

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