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AF07 VUM

2007 BMW 3 Series

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2023
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

150,432 mi
Last recorded150,432 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2022
Typical for 2007 BMW 3 Series86,578 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF07 VUM
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2022 150,432 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2021 141,923 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2020 139,776 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Dec 2020 139,776 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jun 2019 128,003 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

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

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

Fail 6 Jun 2019 128,403 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

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

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

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

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2018 119,333 miles

Engine & Under covers fitted obscuring some components in engine bay

Pass 5 Jun 2017 110,419 miles

Engine & Under covers fitted obscuring some components in engine bay

Pass 28 May 2016 102,636 miles
Fail 30 May 2015 92,856 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 May 2015 92,856 miles
Pass 24 May 2014 79,414 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 69,165 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2012 58,211 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 49,341 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 40,532 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2010 39,054 miles

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

n/s/r tyre flat

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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 VUM is a 2007 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 VUM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AF07 VUM registered?

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

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