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AP57 HTY

2007 BMW 3 Series

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2020
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

122,951 mi
Last recorded122,951 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2019
Typical for 2007 BMW 3 Series86,578 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2019 122,951 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2018 104,546 miles

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

Fail 4 Dec 2018 104,546 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 19 Oct 2017 95,479 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 255/35/18 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/40/18 (4.1.E.1)

undertray fitted

Fail 19 Oct 2017 95,479 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 255/35/18 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/40/18 (4.1.E.1)

undertray fitted

Pass 20 Oct 2016 84,299 miles

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

advise undertray fitted

Pass 3 Oct 2015 76,724 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides on inner and outer edges (225/40/18) (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 255/35/18 rft (4.1.E.1)

advise full undertray fitted

Pass 27 Oct 2014 67,812 miles

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

advise undertray fitted

Pass 7 Sep 2013 52,781 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2012 46,605 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2011 40,187 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2010 28,558 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 HTY is a 2007 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 HTY, 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 HTY registered?

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

Is AP57 HTY safe to buy?

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