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AK57 SPX

2007 BMW 3 Series

Grey Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

93,330 mi
Last recorded93,330 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 3 Series86,578 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK57 SPX
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2026 93,330 miles

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

both rear tyres perished

front brake hoses perished

front tyres wearing low and perished

Pass 26 Aug 2025 90,562 miles

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

exhaust corroded and slight blow

Pass 30 Aug 2024 86,233 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2023 80,808 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 Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2022 77,260 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front suspension arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Aug 2022 77,260 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front suspension arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2021 72,372 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 Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Sep 2020 65,732 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2019 58,343 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2018 46,675 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2017 42,612 miles

nearside rear tyre sidewall damage

Pass 28 Oct 2016 40,952 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2015 38,714 miles

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

windscreeen cracked not in view area

Pass 10 Oct 2014 35,618 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2013 32,779 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 30,767 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 28,533 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2011 28,533 miles

Offside Outer Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Sep 2010 46,019 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 SPX is a 2007 BMW 3 Series in Grey with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 SPX, 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 SPX registered?

AK57 SPX is a 2007 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 19 October 2007.

Is AK57 SPX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK57 SPX shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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