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AJ57 YSP

2007 BMW 3 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2025
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

177,811 mi
Last recorded177,811 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2024
Typical for 2007 BMW 3 Series86,578 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2024 177,811 miles

Engine covers, under trays & sill covers are fitted thus not allowing full inspection

Hand brake lever has very little reserve travel left & just met min Mot requirements

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside rear hand brake effort is low - compared to the other side

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

oil leak in the engine Bay Area but not excessive

Fail 17 Feb 2024 177,811 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Engine covers, under trays & sill covers are fitted thus not allowing full inspection

Hand brake lever has very little reserve travel left & just met min Mot requirements

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside rear hand brake effort is low - compared to the other side

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

oil leak in the engine Bay Area but not excessive

Pass 4 Feb 2023 166,800 miles

Engine covers, under trays & sill covers are fitted thus not allowing full inspection

Front brake pads are getting very low

Hand brake lever has very little reserve travel left & just met min Mot requirements

Nearside Front Brake disc Corroded , worn, pitted or scored

Nearside rear hand brake effort is low - compared to the other side

Offside Front Brake disc Corroded , worn, pitted or scored

Rear brake pads are getting very low

Slight oil leak in the engine Bay Area

Pass 31 Jan 2022 151,429 miles

Couple of small stone chips in the front windscreen

Engine covers, under trays & sill covers are fitted thus not allowing full inspection

Hand brake lever has very little reserve travel left & just met min Mot requirements

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 28 Jan 2022 151,262 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Couple of small stone chips in the front windscreen

Engine covers, under trays & sill covers are fitted thus not allowing full inspection

Hand brake lever has very little reserve travel left & just met min Mot requirements

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Jan 2021 140,823 miles

Couple of minor stone chips in the front windscreen

Engine & sill covers & under trays are fitted thus not allowing full inspection

Exhaust emissions are too clean to get a reading

Pass 3 Jan 2020 133,119 miles

Couple of minor stone chips in the front windscreen in zone A & B

Engine & sill covers & under trays are fitted thus not allowing full inspection of certain components

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

Pass 5 Jan 2019 119,295 miles

Couple of minor stone chips in the front windscreen in zone A & B

Engine & sill covers & under trays are fitted thus not allowing full inspection of certain components

Exhaust emissions are too clean to get a minimum reading

Pass 1 Dec 2017 107,277 miles

Exhaust emissions are too clean to get a reading

engine covers & under trays are fitted thus not allowing full inspection of certain components

Fail 1 Dec 2017 107,277 miles

Exhaust emissions are too clean to get a reading

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine covers & under trays are fitted thus not allowing full inspection of certain components

Pass 24 Nov 2016 99,416 miles

engine covers & under trays are fitted thus not allowing full inspection of certain components

Pass 27 Nov 2015 89,841 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2015 89,841 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Mar 2015 81,734 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Feb 2014 67,715 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2014 67,712 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2013 51,521 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2012 32,126 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2010 23,841 miles

emission limits were tested and met but the dsm could not register the readings

Fail 23 Dec 2010 23,841 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

emission limits were tested and met but the dsm could not register the readings

wear o/s rear tyre

Fail 22 Dec 2010 23,801 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside front & both rear tyres worn unevenly

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 YSP is a 2007 BMW 3 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 YSP, 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 YSP registered?

AJ57 YSP is a 2007 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 14 December 2007.

Is AJ57 YSP safe to buy?

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