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AP57 PJJ

2007 BMW 3 Series

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

179,472 mi
Last recorded179,472 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2023
Typical for 2007 BMW 3 Series86,578 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP57 PJJ
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2023 179,472 miles

Front Brake hose slightly damaged Both sides perishing (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Front Disc Lipped

Nearside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Undertray fitted obscuring to check some testable components.

Pass 13 Sep 2022 165,940 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 27 Aug 2021 250,967 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2020 145,742 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 26 Aug 2020 145,741 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Aug 2020 145,723 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated e.r.a. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated e.r.a. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Dec 2018 130,135 miles

o/s and n/s front flexi brake hoses starting to deteriorate

Pass 14 Dec 2017 123,327 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2016 115,079 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2015 105,175 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 27 Oct 2015 105,175 miles

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

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

front brake discs worn and pitted

rear discs worn and dished

Pass 30 Oct 2014 97,311 miles

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

front disks are rusty

Pass 29 Oct 2013 91,077 miles

front discs starting to rust

Fail 16 Oct 2013 90,781 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front brake discs badly corroded

child seat fitted to o/s/r seat .. o/s/r seat belt not checked

test conducted on a very wet day

Pass 18 Oct 2012 84,932 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2012 79,232 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 10 Feb 2011 68,359 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2011 68,359 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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 PJJ is a 2007 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 PJJ, 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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AP57 PJJ is a 2007 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 31 October 2007.

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