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AP57 DPF

2007 BMW 3 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2023
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

185,129 mi
Last recorded185,129 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2022
Typical for 2007 BMW 3 Series86,578 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP57 DPF
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2022 185,129 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

osr pad wear wire disconnected

Fail 17 Feb 2022 185,127 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

osr pad wear wire disconnected

Pass 15 Feb 2021 168,164 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Feb 2020 154,793 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front wheel arch liner missing

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 14 Feb 2019 137,565 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

brake wear warning lamp illuminated.

Pass 22 Jan 2018 121,442 miles

Nearside Front tyre wear on edges

Pass 16 Feb 2017 104,576 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.7mm advise replacement (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front tyre void of tread outer edge close to limit advise replacement

Offside Front tyre void of tread outer edge close to limit advise replacement

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

Fail 16 Feb 2017 104,576 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.7mm advise replacement (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front tyre void of tread outer edge close to limit advise replacement

Offside Front tyre void of tread outer edge close to limit advise replacement

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 6 Jan 2016 87,813 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2015 74,295 miles

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

Fail 6 Jan 2015 74,295 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside front inner wing splash shield insucure

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 10 Feb 2014 59,266 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2013 44,103 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2012 28,191 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2011 12,421 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 8,739 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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AP57 DPF is a 2007 BMW 3 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 AP57 DPF, 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 DPF registered?

AP57 DPF is a 2007 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 12 September 2007.

Is AP57 DPF safe to buy?

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