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AM57 APM

2007 BMW 3 Series

Silver Diesel 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2025
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

170,175 mi
Last recorded170,175 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2024
Typical for 2007 BMW 3 Series86,578 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM57 APM
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2024 170,175 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output ns and os (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ns and os (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Dec 2023 160,758 miles

Central Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2022 152,031 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Steering lock not functioning Steering lock error on dash but unlocked on test (7.3 (a))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Dec 2022 151,697 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Steering lock not functioning Steering lock error on dash but unlocked on test (7.3 (a))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2021 141,971 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Under bonnet wiring harness insecure

Fail 6 Dec 2021 141,942 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Under bonnet wiring harness insecure

Pass 8 Dec 2020 138,102 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both rear (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 8 Dec 2020 138,102 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both rear (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 30 Sep 2019 123,098 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2018 108,761 miles

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

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

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

brake symbol showing on clock

steering lock symbol showing on clock

Fail 24 Oct 2018 108,761 miles

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

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

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

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

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

brake symbol showing on clock

steering lock symbol showing on clock

Pass 18 Oct 2017 99,824 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2017 99,824 miles

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

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 19 Oct 2016 96,394 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2015 90,171 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on the inside.

engine oil level below minium.

Fail 19 Oct 2015 89,967 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing on the inside.

engine oil level below minium.

Pass 22 Oct 2014 29,278 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2013 70,296 miles

full underside covers fitted

rear brake pads not visible on inspection

Pass 24 Oct 2012 60,268 miles

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

nsf tyre showing wear on outer edge

very small tear on nsr outer tyre sidewall

Pass 10 Oct 2011 56,593 miles

offside and nearside front inner side of brake discs rusty

offside front tyre just starting to wear on edge

Pass 7 Oct 2010 44,443 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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AM57 APM is a 2007 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 2,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AM57 APM, 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 AM57 APM registered?

AM57 APM is a 2007 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 26 October 2007.

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