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AO57 XNN

2007 BMW 3 Series

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2025
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

88,009 mi
Last recorded88,009 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2024
Typical for 2007 BMW 3 Series86,578 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO57 XNN
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2024 88,009 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2024 88,008 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 20 Sep 2023 82,372 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 13 Sep 2023 82,368 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Sep 2022 79,328 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2022 79,328 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 24 Sep 2021 75,857 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2021 75,827 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2020 72,757 miles

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

Fail 16 Sep 2020 72,678 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 24 Sep 2019 68,668 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2018 61,471 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 56,201 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

Fail 3 May 2017 56,178 miles

Registration plate lamp not working both (1.1.C.1d)

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced front and rear (6.3.4a)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Apr 2016 51,244 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 46,704 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2014 42,615 miles

OSR shock absorber bump stop deteriorated slightly

Pass 16 Sep 2013 40,017 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2013 38,255 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2011 33,656 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2010 27,594 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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AO57 XNN is a 2007 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 1,995cc petrol 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 AO57 XNN, 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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AO57 XNN is a 2007 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 1 September 2007.

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