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AK57 XAZ

2007 BMW 3 Series

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jan 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

136,607 mi
Last recorded136,607 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 3 Series86,578 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK57 XAZ
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 136,607 miles
Pass 30 May 2025 132,611 miles

Under body corrosion

Under tray fitted

Pass 17 Dec 2021 131,038 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front hoses cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 15 Dec 2021 131,037 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak strut leaking fluid (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front hoses cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Headlamp aim too high both lamps too high adjusted down on test (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Dec 2020 125,776 miles

Windscreen wiper blade defective nearside and offside (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2019 119,392 miles

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

Fail 20 Dec 2019 119,349 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2018 109,870 miles

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect nearside and offside shocks (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2017 99,177 miles

both front tyres are unevenly worn

Fail 8 Dec 2017 99,177 miles

both front tyres are unevenly worn

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Dec 2016 88,115 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2015 77,091 miles

oil leak

Fail 8 Dec 2015 77,097 miles

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

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

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (3.5.1i)

Offside Front tyre inner edge

oil leak

Pass 30 Dec 2014 66,465 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2013 58,893 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2012 49,546 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2011 39,651 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2010 29,292 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 XAZ is a 2007 BMW 3 Series in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 XAZ, 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 XAZ registered?

AK57 XAZ is a 2007 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 31 October 2007.

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