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CE57 VGU

2007 BMW 3

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2024
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

153,776 mi
Last recorded153,776 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2023
Typical for 2007 BMW 394,924 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE57 VGU
MakeBMW
Model3
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2023 153,776 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2023 153,776 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 15 Sep 2020 153,221 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 15 Sep 2020 153,221 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 14 Aug 2019 148,090 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 8 Aug 2019 148,080 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 25 May 2018 141,836 miles

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

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

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

eml light on

Fail 25 May 2018 141,836 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

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

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

eml light on

Fail 12 May 2018 141,823 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Tyre pressure monitoring system inoperative (4.1.D.4)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

eml lite on

Pass 13 Apr 2017 131,936 miles

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

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

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

management light on

Fail 12 Apr 2017 131,936 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

management light on

Fail 4 Mar 2017 130,969 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

brake warning lite on

eml lite on

Pass 27 Feb 2016 109,231 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 27 Feb 2016 109,231 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Feb 2015 86,104 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Pass 21 Jan 2014 61,979 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 54,976 miles

Stone chips on windscreen

Pass 23 Jan 2013 54,185 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 Jan 2013 54,185 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Jan 2012 49,351 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 49,228 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2010 43,004 miles

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

How Reliable is the BMW 3?

Based on 4,306 MOT tests across 342 vehicles.

76.9%
Pass Rate
5,926
Miles/Year
53
Year Lifespan
342
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 120
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 94
Brake pipe excessively corroded 73
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 67
parking brake recording little or no effort 63
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CE57 VGU is a 2007 BMW 3 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

Across all 2007 BMW 3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.3% with a typical mileage of 94,924 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 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 120 recorded failures. If you're considering buying CE57 VGU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 3 typically stays on UK roads for around 53 years. At 19 years old, this BMW 3 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was CE57 VGU registered?

CE57 VGU is a 2007 BMW 3, first registered on 21 September 2007.

Is CE57 VGU safe to buy?

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