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AO57 ZDP

2007 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

137,915 mi
Last recorded137,915 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 3 Series86,578 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 137,915 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all flexis (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both starting to fade (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective both starting to smear (3.4 (b) (i))

rear subframe rusty

Fail 31 Mar 2026 137,912 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Macpherson strut mounting damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all flexis (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both starting to fade (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective both starting to smear (3.4 (b) (i))

rear subframe rusty

Pass 27 Feb 2025 133,431 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2024 128,326 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear shock rusty

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

Fail 16 Feb 2024 128,325 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear shock rusty

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

heat shield loose

Pass 17 Feb 2023 123,710 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shockabsorber Dust Cover Insecure And Piston Rod Corroded

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

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

Fail 17 Feb 2023 123,709 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shockabsorber Dust Cover Insecure And Piston Rod Corroded

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2022 116,688 miles

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

bonnet struts do not hold bonnet up

Pass 25 Jan 2021 107,940 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2019 96,445 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2018 89,586 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2017 81,468 miles

Nearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Jul 2016 69,551 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2016 69,551 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 23 Jul 2015 59,523 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2014 46,632 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2013 39,213 miles

front tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 12 Sep 2012 31,898 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 25,413 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 18,337 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 ZDP is a 2007 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AO57 ZDP, 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 ZDP is a 2007 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 19 September 2007.

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