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AF07 UHS

2007 BMW 3 Series

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

163,034 mi
Last recorded163,034 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 3 Series86,578 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF07 UHS
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2025 163,034 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2024 147,952 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Apr 2024 147,947 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2023 138,617 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Apr 2022 128,219 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2022 128,219 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2021 119,241 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall has cuts and chunks missing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 2mm of tread. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Apr 2020 112,572 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 17 Apr 2019 103,051 miles

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2018 93,224 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2018 93,030 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2017 88,140 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2016 78,707 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

oil leak.

Pass 16 Apr 2015 66,766 miles

rear tyres worn to 1.6mm

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres low inner edges.

Fail 16 Apr 2015 66,766 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres low inner edges.

rear tyres worn to 1.6mm

Pass 24 Apr 2014 58,938 miles

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

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

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

n/s/r tyre 3mm[limit 1.6mm]

underside covered making inspection difficult

Fail 16 Apr 2013 53,629 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Apr 2013 53,629 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 47,257 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 41,522 miles

gearbox oil leak

rear tyres on 2-3mm

Pass 28 Apr 2010 33,826 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2010 33,747 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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AF07 UHS is a 2007 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 AF07 UHS, 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 AF07 UHS registered?

AF07 UHS is a 2007 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 1 March 2007.

Is AF07 UHS safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF07 UHS shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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