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AL57 CAT

2019 BMW 3 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

36,202 mi
Last recorded36,202 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 2019 BMW 3 Series40,676 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAL57 CAT
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2019
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 36,202 miles
Pass 21 May 2026 83,994 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2026 36,159 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 22 Apr 2026 36,006 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 May 2025 76,344 miles

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

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

Fail 20 May 2025 76,344 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 May 2025 31,897 miles
Pass 24 May 2024 68,949 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2024 28,257 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2023 61,445 miles
Pass 12 May 2023 25,236 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 May 2022 53,739 miles
Pass 12 May 2022 21,820 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads measure 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres measure 2.9mm in centre tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 May 2021 47,338 miles
Fail 26 May 2021 47,338 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Pass 4 Aug 2020 42,327 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2019 40,616 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2018 37,056 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2017 32,579 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 29,319 miles

Nearside Front cut in tyre to cord, no more than 25mm

Nearside Rear tyre cut to cord no more than 25mm

Offside Front tyre cut to cord no more than 25mm

Offside Rear tyre cut but not to cord

Pass 28 Apr 2016 23,545 miles

All tyres cracking on outer edge

Pass 24 Apr 2015 16,400 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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AL57 CAT is a 2019 BMW 3 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

Across all 2019 BMW 3 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.0% with a typical mileage of 40,676 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 AL57 CAT, 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 7 years old, this BMW 3 Series is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was AL57 CAT registered?

AL57 CAT is a 2019 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 17 May 2019.

Is AL57 CAT safe to buy?

The MOT history for AL57 CAT shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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