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AF07 YTN

2007 BMW 3 Series

Grey Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2023
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

146,749 mi
Last recorded146,749 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2022
Typical for 2007 BMW 3 Series86,578 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF07 YTN
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2022 146,749 miles

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

Fail 25 Aug 2022 146,711 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 2 Sep 2021 141,579 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2020 134,235 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2019 129,539 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2018 122,685 miles

Rear brake pads wearing

Pass 15 Aug 2017 115,307 miles

Brake pipes and coil springs corroding

Pass 22 Aug 2016 109,612 miles

Rear coil springs corroding

Fail 22 Aug 2016 109,612 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear coil springs corroding

Pass 5 Aug 2015 102,162 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2015 102,162 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

fuel cap seal perished

object in nearside front tyre very close to side wall

Pass 9 Sep 2014 97,683 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2014 97,683 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Aug 2013 94,779 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 91,682 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 88,056 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2010 82,682 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 80,829 miles

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

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

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 YTN is a 2007 BMW 3 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 YTN, 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 YTN registered?

AF07 YTN is a 2007 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 23 March 2007.

Is AF07 YTN safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF07 YTN shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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