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AK57 FYR

2007 BMW 3 Series

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jul 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

83,648 mi
Last recorded83,648 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 3 Series86,578 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK57 FYR
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 83,648 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jun 2026 83,646 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jun 2025 82,900 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin N/S/F & O/S/F (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Jun 2025 82,900 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin N/S/F & O/S/F (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2024 80,629 miles

Central Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Crack (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Inner Pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 8 Jan 2024 80,608 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Central Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Crack (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Inner Pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Dec 2022 75,331 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2021 73,393 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Nov 2021 73,393 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 13 Nov 2020 71,752 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Nov 2020 71,752 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 16 Apr 2019 67,222 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 63,361 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2018 63,333 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 18 Apr 2017 58,823 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 55,046 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 50,013 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 47,976 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2013 43,515 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 34,330 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2011 23,535 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2009 11,776 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 FYR is a 2007 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 AK57 FYR, 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 FYR registered?

AK57 FYR is a 2007 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 26 September 2007.

Is AK57 FYR safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK57 FYR shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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