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FJ57 CAA

2007 BMW 3

Silver Diesel 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

204,241 mi
Last recorded204,241 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 394,924 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ57 CAA
MakeBMW
Model3
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 204,241 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Jan 2026 203,766 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2025 184,432 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2021 176,302 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2019 145,621 miles

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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FJ57 CAA is a 2007 BMW 3 in Silver with a 1,999cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FJ57 CAA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FJ57 CAA registered?

FJ57 CAA is a 2007 BMW 3, first registered on 1 September 2007.

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