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AF07 VMM

2007 BMW 3 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

166,463 mi
Last recorded166,463 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 3 Series86,578 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF07 VMM
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 166,463 miles

UNDERTRAY FITTED NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION

Pass 8 Jul 2025 165,755 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2024 165,715 miles

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

both rear parking brake performances getting low

Pass 30 Mar 2022 154,705 miles

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

Fail 22 Mar 2022 154,660 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Mar 2021 146,759 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2020 140,400 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 127,628 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 12 Apr 2018 117,787 miles

Oil leak

Pass 1 Apr 2017 110,046 miles

Oil leak

Fail 29 Mar 2017 109,957 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Oil leak

Pass 11 Apr 2016 104,244 miles

oil leak

windscreen damaged

Fail 11 Apr 2016 104,240 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

oil leak

windscreen damaged

Pass 13 Apr 2015 97,671 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 9 Apr 2014 91,303 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 9 Apr 2014 91,299 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 4 Apr 2013 84,091 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 74,999 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 65,481 miles

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

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

rear brake discs rusty (car been standing)

Pass 23 Feb 2010 60,101 miles

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

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 VMM is a 2007 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VMM, 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 VMM registered?

AF07 VMM is a 2007 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 16 March 2007.

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