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AO57 XOH

2007 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Aug 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

148,598 mi
Last recorded148,598 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 3 Series86,578 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO57 XOH
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2026 148,598 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Fail 15 Jul 2026 148,571 miles

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2025 136,852 miles

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both Rear Shocks slightly Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 30 Jul 2025 136,852 miles

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

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both Rear Shocks slightly Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Aug 2024 125,069 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 17 Jul 2024 124,351 miles

Brake servo defective or ineffective (1.1.10 (a) (i))

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 31 Jul 2023 113,225 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2022 98,072 miles

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

Fail 10 Aug 2022 98,072 miles

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

Offside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2021 85,448 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Sep 2020 84,862 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2019 82,001 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2019 82,001 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 25 Aug 2018 75,722 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2017 68,631 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2016 59,248 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2015 52,061 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2014 42,143 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2014 42,143 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2013 34,740 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

engine oil leak

Pass 28 Aug 2012 27,360 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2011 18,907 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 12,676 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 XOH is a 2007 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 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 XOH, 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 AO57 XOH registered?

AO57 XOH is a 2007 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 1 September 2007.

Is AO57 XOH safe to buy?

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