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AM53 JAF

2007 BMW 3 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Dec 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

77,353 mi
Last recorded77,353 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 3 Series86,578 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM53 JAF
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 77,353 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2024 72,025 miles

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

Fail 3 Dec 2024 72,025 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 Dec 2023 65,042 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn on inside edge

Offside Rear Tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 8 Dec 2022 58,361 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on edges 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 6 Dec 2021 47,818 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2020 38,188 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 9 Dec 2020 38,188 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 13 Dec 2019 27,863 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished in outer sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished in outer sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Dec 2018 25,669 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2018 25,669 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Dec 2017 24,438 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6 mm , inner edge is worn (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 1 Dec 2017 24,430 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6 mm , inner edge is worn (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Dec 2016 23,031 miles

Offside Rear tyre outer wall deteriating

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both tyres 2.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 2 Dec 2016 23,031 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear tyre outer wall deteriating

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both tyres 2.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Nov 2015 22,741 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2011 22,451 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2010 15,927 miles

offside front tyre worn on outer edge

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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AM53 JAF is a 2007 BMW 3 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 AM53 JAF, 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 AM53 JAF registered?

AM53 JAF is a 2007 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 29 September 2007.

Is AM53 JAF safe to buy?

The MOT history for AM53 JAF shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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