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AO57 ZDS

2007 BMW 3 Series

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Oct 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

137,058 mi
Last recorded137,058 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 3 Series86,578 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO57 ZDS
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 137,058 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 16 Sep 2025 137,058 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Sep 2024 129,600 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2023 120,503 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2022 113,489 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2022 113,065 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2021 107,111 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2020 99,997 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2019 96,375 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2019 91,278 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Feb 2018 84,168 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2018 84,167 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake pad wear warning hanging loose

Pass 14 Aug 2017 82,627 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (6.3.1d)

Oil leak ()

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2016 79,134 miles

Front Oil leak ()

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 8 Jul 2015 59,629 miles

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

Fail 7 Jul 2015 59,629 miles

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Pass 1 Aug 2014 54,858 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2013 46,609 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 42,358 miles

Oil leak

Pass 2 Sep 2011 35,609 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 27,320 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 27,133 miles

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

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 ZDS is a 2007 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 ZDS, 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 ZDS registered?

AO57 ZDS is a 2007 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 28 September 2007.

Is AO57 ZDS safe to buy?

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