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AK57 FYP

2007 BMW 3 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2024
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

156,504 mi
Last recorded156,504 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2023
Typical for 2007 BMW 3 Series86,578 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK57 FYP
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2023 156,504 miles

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

handbrake needs adjustment

Fail 24 Oct 2023 156,504 miles

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

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

handbrake needs adjustment

Pass 14 Oct 2022 145,251 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2021 137,995 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2020 133,533 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2019 128,706 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2018 125,197 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2017 121,724 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 118,596 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2015 114,577 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2014 107,927 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2014 107,809 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Sep 2013 102,978 miles

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

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)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 Sep 2012 99,499 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2011 93,410 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 84,214 miles

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

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)

Oil leak

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 FYP is a 2007 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 AK57 FYP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AK57 FYP registered?

AK57 FYP is a 2007 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 16 November 2007.

Is AK57 FYP safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK57 FYP shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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