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AP57 PGV

2007 BMW 3 Series

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2024
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

193,773 mi
Last recorded193,773 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2023
Typical for 2007 BMW 3 Series86,578 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP57 PGV
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2023 193,773 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2022 179,130 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2021 163,657 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2020 149,412 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))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2019 126,801 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 May 2018 113,806 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint Rear Bush (2.5.B.1a)

Sill and inner wheel arch and underbody covers fitted

Pass 19 May 2017 108,445 miles

Sill & inner wheel arch & underbody covers fitted

Pass 20 May 2016 103,566 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 98,027 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

tyres front 225/35 x 19,rear 255/30 x 19

Fail 13 May 2015 97,950 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

tyres front 225/35 x 19,rear 255/30 x 19

Pass 17 May 2014 91,787 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 May 2013 85,020 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 30 May 2013 85,020 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2012 78,239 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 75,436 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 69,914 miles

both rear and offside front tyre worn on inner edge and close to legal limit

Fail 24 Sep 2010 69,891 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

both rear and offside front tyre worn on inner edge and close to legal limit

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 PGV is a 2007 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 PGV, 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 PGV registered?

AP57 PGV is a 2007 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 18 October 2007.

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