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AK57 SWU

2007 BMW 3 Series

Blue Diesel 2997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Feb 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

149,098 mi
Last recorded149,098 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 3 Series86,578 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK57 SWU
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 149,098 miles

Engine undertray damaged

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2024 143,856 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear rose bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2023 136,914 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2022 133,272 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2022 133,270 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Dec 2021 124,385 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2021 124,374 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Dec 2020 118,228 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2020 118,228 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Dec 2019 113,187 miles

slight play in o/s/f rear ball joint.

Fail 10 Dec 2019 113,116 miles

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

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

slight play in o/s/f rear ball joint.

Pass 18 Dec 2018 103,520 miles

slight perishing front brake hoses.

slight play in o/s/f lower ball joint.

Fail 18 Dec 2018 103,520 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

slight perishing front brake hoses.

slight play in o/s/f lower ball joint.

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Dec 2017 93,079 miles

front brake hoses perishing.

front pads low

Pass 21 Dec 2016 81,863 miles

o/s/f shock absorber leaking.

rear discs worn

Fail 21 Dec 2016 81,863 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

o/s/f shock absorber leaking.

rear discs worn

Pass 23 Dec 2015 70,298 miles

rear brakes worn.

Pass 15 Dec 2014 57,567 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2014 57,473 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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 12 Dec 2013 47,646 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2012 39,059 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2011 30,748 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2010 25,913 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 SWU is a 2007 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 2,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 SWU, 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 SWU registered?

AK57 SWU is a 2007 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 30 September 2007.

Is AK57 SWU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK57 SWU shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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