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AP57 DND

2007 BMW 3 Series

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

141,538 mi
Last recorded141,538 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 3 Series86,578 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP57 DND
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 141,538 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2026 141,538 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Mar 2025 104,766 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2024 138,877 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2023 138,022 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2023 138,022 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 14 Feb 2022 132,572 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2022 132,572 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 28 Dec 2020 121,800 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2020 106,977 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 99,216 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2017 86,966 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 74,450 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 72,014 miles

Offside Front nail in tyre (leaking)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

exhaust clamp cracked but not allowing exhaust gasses to escape

Fail 2 Sep 2015 71,993 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front nail in tyre (leaking)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

exhaust clamp cracked but not allowing exhaust gasses to escape

Pass 9 Sep 2014 65,781 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

O/s/r tyre cracked and perished within tread

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 Sep 2014 65,770 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

O/s/r tyre cracked and perished within tread

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 Mar 2014 57,335 miles

Centre Front Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Mar 2014 57,335 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2012 51,765 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2011 42,832 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Oct 2010 34,401 miles

Offside Front 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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AP57 DND is a 2007 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 AP57 DND, 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 AP57 DND registered?

AP57 DND is a 2007 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 4 October 2007.

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