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AP57 DRZ

2007 BMW 3 Series

Grey Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

72,806 mi
Last recorded72,806 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 3 Series86,578 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP57 DRZ
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 72,806 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2024 67,840 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively BOTH SIDES (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2023 65,084 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2022 61,833 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2021 59,445 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES LOW 3MM

O/S/R BUMP STOP SLPIT

Pass 23 Oct 2020 58,211 miles

Front Valve stem slightly damaged SIGNS OF PERISHING (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged SIGNS OF PERISHING (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 3 Oct 2019 55,994 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2018 54,333 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2018 54,333 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 13 Oct 2017 52,557 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2016 50,327 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2015 48,132 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2014 43,960 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Oct 2013 40,066 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Oct 2012 37,010 miles

Small cut in N/S/R tyre tread.

Pass 6 Oct 2011 33,420 miles

Small cut in the nearside rear tyre

Pass 12 Oct 2010 25,309 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 DRZ is a 2007 BMW 3 Series in Grey with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 DRZ, 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 DRZ registered?

AP57 DRZ is a 2007 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 29 October 2007.

Is AP57 DRZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AP57 DRZ shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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