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AM57 OLK

2007 BMW 3 Series

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jan 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

134,315 mi
Last recorded134,315 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 3 Series86,578 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM57 OLK
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 134,315 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2024 133,505 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2023 131,956 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2022 130,635 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2021 129,240 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2020 120,084 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2019 126,760 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2019 121,880 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2018 109,532 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2018 109,532 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 10 Jan 2017 98,041 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2015 88,298 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2015 88,293 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2014 78,262 miles

both rear tyres starting to wear inner edges

o/s/f tyre wearing inner and outer edges

Pass 16 Oct 2013 67,697 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Oct 2012 61,057 miles

Child seat fitted to nearside rear seat not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Oct 2011 54,285 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Nov 2010 46,731 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 OLK is a 2007 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 OLK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AM57 OLK?

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What year was AM57 OLK registered?

AM57 OLK is a 2007 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 27 September 2007.

Is AM57 OLK safe to buy?

The MOT history for AM57 OLK shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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