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AK57 FXX

2007 BMW 3 Series

Grey Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

122,697 mi
Last recorded122,697 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 3 Series86,578 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK57 FXX
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2026 122,697 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Aug 2026 122,697 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2025 118,141 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2024 112,787 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear non runflat tyres fitted to rear axle

Fail 12 Aug 2024 112,697 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 255/30/19 r/f (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2023 103,973 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2020 90,807 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine/Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jan 2020 90,807 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction Camera device placed in the centre of the windscreen (3.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine/Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2019 88,108 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2014 64,471 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 56,461 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 46,853 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 44,071 miles

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

o/s/f tyre very heavily worn on outer edges no cords exposed at time of test.

Fail 17 Oct 2011 44,071 miles

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

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

o/s/f tyre very heavily worn on outer edges no cords exposed at time of test.

Fail 4 Oct 2010 35,438 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Oct 2010 35,438 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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AK57 FXX is a 2007 BMW 3 Series in Grey with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 AK57 FXX, 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 AK57 FXX registered?

AK57 FXX is a 2007 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 22 September 2007.

Is AK57 FXX safe to buy?

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