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AP57 DTF

2007 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2026
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

144,457 mi
Last recorded144,457 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 3 Series86,578 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP57 DTF
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 5 Aug 2025 144,457 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both side (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

windscreen chip

Pass 16 Aug 2024 142,045 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2023 135,360 miles

Front Windscreen stone chip in

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2021 131,774 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2020 127,111 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2019 123,647 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2018 117,414 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

oil leak on engine

rear tyres getting low on tread

Pass 27 Jul 2017 108,047 miles

engine oil leak

Pass 2 Aug 2016 100,061 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2015 94,173 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2014 89,027 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2013 84,823 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 79,243 miles

Oil leak

Pass 4 Oct 2011 66,385 miles

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

rear brake pad warning light on

Pass 4 Oct 2010 45,809 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 DTF is a 2007 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 DTF, 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

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What year was AP57 DTF registered?

AP57 DTF is a 2007 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 29 September 2007.

Is AP57 DTF safe to buy?

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