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AK57 LWV

2007 BMW 3 Series

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2020
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

136,712 mi
Last recorded136,712 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2019
Typical for 2007 BMW 3 Series86,578 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK57 LWV
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2019 136,712 miles

Front Brake Hoses Perished.

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (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 25 Jun 2018 132,080 miles

Offside Rear tyre has construction mould

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

undertrays fitted

Fail 8 Jun 2018 132,073 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Inner tyre wall has slight raise,construction mould possibly

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 5 Jun 2017 128,020 miles

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

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

Pass 16 May 2016 122,542 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 May 2015 116,764 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 112,163 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2013 96,566 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2012 71,494 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 46,316 miles

front brake discs slightly lipped

Fail 8 Sep 2011 46,316 miles

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

front brake discs slightly lipped

Pass 27 Sep 2010 36,016 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 LWV is a 2007 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 LWV, 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 LWV registered?

AK57 LWV is a 2007 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 28 September 2007.

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