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AK57 SXB

2007 BMW 3 Series

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

56,497 mi
Last recorded56,497 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 3 Series86,578 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK57 SXB
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 56,497 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 21 Jul 2026 56,497 miles

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

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 3 Jun 2025 53,211 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 30 May 2025 53,210 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 10 Mar 2017 44,886 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2016 42,367 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2016 42,366 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 18 Mar 2015 38,411 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 14 Mar 2014 36,181 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2013 33,845 miles

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

Slight play on OS inner steering arm at rack joint

Pass 9 Nov 2012 33,591 miles
Pass 19 May 2012 29,216 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2011 24,914 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2010 18,944 miles

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

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 SXB is a 2007 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 SXB, 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 SXB registered?

AK57 SXB is a 2007 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 27 September 2007.

Is AK57 SXB safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK57 SXB shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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