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AF07 VUU

2007 BMW 3 Series

Grey Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

30,860 mi
Last recorded30,860 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 3 Series86,578 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF07 VUU
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 30,860 miles

Brake pad warning light on

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both, slightly worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Feb 2025 29,696 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2024 28,803 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2023 27,829 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2022 26,566 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2022 26,533 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 17 Feb 2021 25,614 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2020 25,049 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2019 24,607 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2018 23,996 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2017 23,375 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2016 22,848 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 22,279 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2014 21,577 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2013 19,850 miles

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

Fail 19 Feb 2013 19,850 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2012 18,095 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2011 16,800 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 14,076 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 VUU is a 2007 BMW 3 Series in Grey with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 VUU, 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

How do I check the history of AF07 VUU?

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What year was AF07 VUU registered?

AF07 VUU is a 2007 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 6 March 2007.

Is AF07 VUU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF07 VUU shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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