MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
184,072 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Inner Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Inner Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
tyre pressure monotring system light on
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Registration plates front and rear have shading on letters but cannot be misread
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Underside of vehicle wet
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Registration plates front and rear have shading on letters but cannot be misread
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Underside of vehicle wet
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Outer Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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AP07 YLY is a 2007 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 2,997cc diesel 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 AP07 YLY, 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 AP07 YLY registered?
AP07 YLY is a 2007 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 4 May 2007.
Is AP07 YLY safe to buy?
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