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AP57 JZT

2007 BMW 3 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2023
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

108,224 mi
Last recorded108,224 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2022
Typical for 2007 BMW 3 Series86,578 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP57 JZT
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2022 108,224 miles

reverse light inoperative

Pass 19 Oct 2021 100,820 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2020 93,948 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2020 93,889 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements tinted (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Rear Rear fog lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.5.4 (a))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements tinted (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Road wheel has a welding defect (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Oct 2019 91,316 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2018 82,934 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2017 71,473 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both (2.7.3)

Pass 14 Apr 2016 57,735 miles

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

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

Offside Front tyre worn badly on inner edge

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

Fail 6 Apr 2016 57,444 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Front tyre worn badly on inner edge

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

Fail 14 Mar 2016 56,550 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked inner rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle catching on wheel arch and subframe (4.1.D.2)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 7 Mar 2015 43,776 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Nov 2013 41,632 miles

Front brake discs corroded on edges

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

Pass 19 Nov 2012 36,590 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2011 30,597 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2010 20,923 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 JZT is a 2007 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel 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 JZT, 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 JZT registered?

AP57 JZT is a 2007 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 24 November 2007.

Is AP57 JZT safe to buy?

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