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AM57 OBA

2007 BMW 3 Series

Silver Petrol 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

127,635 mi
Last recorded127,635 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 3 Series86,578 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM57 OBA
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 127,635 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Nov 2025 127,606 miles

Emissions unable to be completed excessive smoke at idle. (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2024 124,295 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear 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 9 Nov 2023 123,122 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n.s and o.s rear across axle (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

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

under lying issues with front drl's

Pass 15 Aug 2022 117,433 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2021 110,306 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2020 105,793 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2020 105,726 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 7 Sep 2019 97,305 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2018 88,482 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2017 82,871 miles

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

Fail 4 Nov 2017 82,864 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2016 74,373 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wear on outer edges (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wear on outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak oil leak around the sump ()

Fail 27 Oct 2016 74,373 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wear on outer edges (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wear on outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak oil leak around the sump ()

Pass 26 Oct 2015 65,124 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2014 62,012 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Feb 2014 52,430 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 Mar 2013 40,044 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

tyres wearing edges

Pass 12 Mar 2012 25,995 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2012 25,995 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 OBA is a 2007 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 2,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 OBA, 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 OBA registered?

AM57 OBA is a 2007 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 6 September 2007.

Is AM57 OBA safe to buy?

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