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AP57 JYA

2007 BMW 3 Series

Silver Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2024
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

115,099 mi
Last recorded115,099 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2023
Typical for 2007 BMW 3 Series86,578 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP57 JYA
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2023 115,099 miles

Under tray fitted restricting view.

Vehicle under-carriage covered in black substances restricting view to suspension components.

Pass 27 Aug 2022 109,524 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Aug 2021 104,318 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

parking brakes just on limit

Pass 21 Jan 2020 100,571 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2020 100,571 miles

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

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Pass 8 Dec 2018 98,669 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2017 85,382 miles

windscreen cracked but not effecting drivers view

Fail 9 Dec 2017 85,135 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

windscreen cracked but not effecting drivers view

Pass 17 Dec 2016 73,664 miles

Offside Rear tyre outer sidewall damaged

Pass 22 Dec 2015 58,269 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Oct 2014 51,987 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak auto box sump area and conector.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Oct 2013 44,177 miles

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

Fail 29 Oct 2012 37,418 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

oil leak from auto gearbox sump

Pass 29 Oct 2012 37,418 miles

oil leak from auto gearbox sump

Pass 3 Nov 2011 29,664 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2010 23,322 miles

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

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 JYA is a 2007 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 JYA, 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 JYA registered?

AP57 JYA is a 2007 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 24 December 2007.

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