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AP57 PGU

2007 BMW 3 Series

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

141,027 mi
Last recorded141,027 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 3 Series86,578 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP57 PGU
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 141,027 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Forward facing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Forward facing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2025 134,263 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2024 126,717 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2023 115,761 miles

Central Rear Propshaft guibo cracking

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing inner edge also (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Jul 2023 115,756 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Propshaft guibo cracking

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing inner edge also (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 9 Jul 2022 100,054 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2021 88,408 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2021 88,406 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 16 Jul 2020 78,329 miles
Pass 8 May 2019 67,603 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 65,447 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2017 62,964 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 61,010 miles

under tray fiitted-obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Feb 2015 58,951 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2014 48,609 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2013 31,052 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2012 16,627 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2011 13,397 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2010 8,661 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 PGU is a 2007 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 PGU, 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 PGU registered?

AP57 PGU is a 2007 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 17 October 2007.

Is AP57 PGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AP57 PGU shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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