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AP57 HTE

2007 BMW 3 Series

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2021
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

156,733 mi
Last recorded156,733 miles
Recorded on30 May 2020
Typical for 2007 BMW 3 Series86,578 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 May 2020 156,733 miles
Fail 30 May 2020 156,733 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2019 156,717 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 4 Apr 2017 156,713 miles

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage bumper (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Inner light unit lens damaged

Oil leak ()

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

damage to rear bumper and boot lid

engine and sill and under trays fitted

exhaust corroded

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 28 Sep 2016 144,800 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

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

both front tyre wearing low on edges(poss tracking out)

front exhaust clamp cracked

rear propshaft coupling split

Fail 28 Sep 2016 144,800 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

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

both front tyre wearing low on edges(poss tracking out)

front exhaust clamp cracked

rear propshaft coupling split

Pass 28 Sep 2015 117,692 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Sep 2015 117,533 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush centre arm (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Fail 29 Sep 2014 96,768 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Inner Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust corroded

sills covered

stone chips in windscreen

wipers smearing

Pass 29 Sep 2014 96,768 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Inner Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust corroded

sills covered

stone chips in windscreen

wipers smearing

Pass 12 Dec 2013 77,821 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2013 77,821 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Pass 2 Feb 2013 66,549 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2011 48,758 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2010 42,865 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

nearside and offside front tyres worn on inner and outer edges advise

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 HTE is a 2007 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 HTE, 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 HTE registered?

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

Is AP57 HTE safe to buy?

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