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AK57 FYS

2007 BMW 3 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

118,923 mi
Last recorded118,923 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 3 Series86,578 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK57 FYS
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 118,923 miles

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

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

Rear axel has general surface corrosion

Pass 6 Sep 2024 118,334 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

engine covers & under trays

Fail 3 Sep 2024 118,329 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

engine covers & undertrays fitted

Fail 27 Aug 2024 118,319 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

engine covers & undertrays fitted

Pass 5 Sep 2023 117,592 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 9 Feb 2023 116,840 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2022 114,955 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2021 112,117 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2020 108,567 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2019 99,634 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2018 91,112 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2017 83,192 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2016 76,831 miles

both front tyres not run flat type

lower covers fitted to vehicle

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

offside front tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 9 Feb 2016 76,830 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported front exhaust clamp broken and exhaust front pipe loose (7.1.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front tyres not run flat type

lower covers fitted to vehicle

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

offside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 19 Feb 2015 67,502 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres not run flat type

Pass 26 Nov 2013 57,696 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2012 52,945 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Sep 2011 47,541 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 42,708 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 FYS is a 2007 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 FYS, 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 FYS registered?

AK57 FYS is a 2007 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 21 September 2007.

Is AK57 FYS safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK57 FYS shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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