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AF07 VMK

2007 BMW 3 Series

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

96,032 mi
Last recorded96,032 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 3 Series86,578 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF07 VMK
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 96,032 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2025 86,294 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Mar 2024 79,116 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside/offside (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside/offside forward arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2023 77,330 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside/offside forward arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2022 75,163 miles

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

Rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 4 Mar 2021 71,833 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside/offside forward arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Mar 2021 71,833 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed on outer tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside/offside forward arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2020 69,311 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn close to limits (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Mar 2019 65,829 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2018 62,807 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Mar 2017 59,774 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 56,811 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2016 56,811 miles

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

headlight self leveling possibly inoperative unable to determine

Pass 24 Mar 2015 52,935 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 47,003 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2014 46,992 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Mar 2013 40,661 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2012 32,382 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2011 27,547 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2011 27,547 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2010 21,689 miles

rear tyres worn on inner edges

slight cut in near side rear tyre side wall

slight cuts in both rear tyres (inner edges)

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 VMK is a 2007 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 AF07 VMK, 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 VMK registered?

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

Is AF07 VMK safe to buy?

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