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AP56 ENJ

2007 BMW 3 Series

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2025
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

63,907 mi
Last recorded63,907 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2024
Typical for 2007 BMW 3 Series86,578 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP56 ENJ
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2024 63,907 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2024 63,905 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 10 Jan 2023 63,239 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2021 62,539 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH SIDES. cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some testable items

Pass 5 Oct 2020 62,205 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 61,425 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Fail 17 Apr 2019 61,424 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 7 Apr 2018 59,776 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2018 59,775 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2017 56,699 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2017 56,692 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 19 Dec 2015 47,535 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2015 44,466 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2013 32,979 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2012 27,602 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Upper Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Pass 15 Dec 2012 27,602 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2011 24,362 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2010 20,707 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2009 15,874 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2009 15,874 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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AP56 ENJ is a 2007 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AP56 ENJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AP56 ENJ?

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What year was AP56 ENJ registered?

AP56 ENJ is a 2007 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 2 January 2007.

Is AP56 ENJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AP56 ENJ shows 20 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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