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AP57 DTK

2007 BMW 3 Series

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2025
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

115,937 mi
Last recorded115,937 miles
Recorded on29 May 2024
Typical for 2007 BMW 3 Series86,578 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP57 DTK
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 May 2024 115,937 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 May 2023 112,763 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at flexy hose (1.1.11 (c))

evidence of coolant loss

unable to fully inspect front to rear brake pipes due to under panels fitted

Pass 1 Jun 2022 108,536 miles
Pass 25 May 2021 102,110 miles
Fail 20 May 2021 101,994 miles

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

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 12 May 2020 98,165 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2019 91,524 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2018 87,663 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2017 78,977 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2016 72,421 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on edges

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front tyre worn on edges

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 18 Aug 2015 65,441 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 58,925 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Aug 2013 50,047 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 43,182 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 37,257 miles

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 23 Sep 2010 31,329 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

front tyres worn on edges

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 DTK is a 2007 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 DTK, 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 DTK registered?

AP57 DTK is a 2007 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 25 September 2007.

Is AP57 DTK safe to buy?

The MOT history for AP57 DTK shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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