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AK57 JJO

2007 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2020
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

132,620 mi
Last recorded132,620 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2019
Typical for 2007 BMW 3 Series86,578 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK57 JJO
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2019 132,620 miles

Fuel filler cap slightly perished but still able to seal correctly

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Apr 2019 132,619 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fuel filler cap slightly perished but still able to seal correctly

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2018 126,456 miles

Front stone chips windscreen

Pass 7 Apr 2017 119,984 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn smooth on inner edge

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn smooth on inner edge

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2016 113,654 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2014 107,739 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both offside inner bead rims slightly distorted.

both rear tyres worn close to the limit.

damage wheel rims.

deterioration front number plate.

front tyres worn low both edges.

stone chips front windscreen.

stone cuts tyre treads.

Pass 16 Oct 2013 101,088 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

damage wheel rims.

deterioration front number plate.

restriction rear not allowing full inspection of adult seat belts.

stone chips front windscreen.

stone cuts tyre treads.

Pass 24 Oct 2012 91,949 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

damage wheel rims.

deterioration front number plate.

stone chips front windscreen.

Pass 25 Oct 2011 81,192 miles

clip missing rear brake.

damage wheel rims.

stone chips front windscreen.

Fail 25 Oct 2011 81,192 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

damage wheel rims.

stone chips front windscreen.

Pass 1 Oct 2010 61,947 miles

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

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

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

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

damage wheel rims.

engine light on dash.

stone chips front windscreen.

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 JJO is a 2007 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 JJO, 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 JJO registered?

AK57 JJO is a 2007 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 25 October 2007.

Is AK57 JJO safe to buy?

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