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AP57 JXU

2007 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2023
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

136,996 mi
Last recorded136,996 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2022
Typical for 2007 BMW 3 Series86,578 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2022 136,996 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2021 133,202 miles

engine oil leaking but not excessive

under body cover fitted obscuring some under side components

Pass 14 Mar 2020 129,653 miles

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

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

parking brake efficiency only just met

Fail 14 Mar 2020 129,653 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

parking brake efficiency only just met

Pass 16 Mar 2019 121,851 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2018 113,654 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 102,849 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 96,493 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2016 96,493 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2015 80,365 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2014 63,951 miles

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)

Fail 15 Mar 2014

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

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)

Pass 31 Jan 2013 50,539 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner and outer edges

Oil leak

Pass 28 Sep 2011 44,272 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2010 39,129 miles

rear number plate slighty deteriorated

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 JXU 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 80%.

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 JXU, 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 JXU registered?

AP57 JXU is a 2007 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 14 September 2007.

Is AP57 JXU safe to buy?

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