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AF07 YTU

2007 BMW 3 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2023
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

138,427 mi
Last recorded138,427 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2022
Typical for 2007 BMW 3 Series86,578 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF07 YTU
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2022 138,427 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both nearside and offside rear upper arm inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 4 Nov 2021 132,770 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both nearside and offside rear upper arms inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 4 Nov 2021 132,770 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both nearside and offside rears (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both nearside and offside rear upper arms inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

tpm light on

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 18 Nov 2020 127,773 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both nearside and offside rears (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 17 May 2019 117,527 miles

Offside Rear Outer Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule at caliper (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both nearside and offside fronts (5.2.3 (e))

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 17 May 2019 115,527 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both nearside and offside rears (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nail in tyre both nearside and offside rears ()

Offside Rear Outer Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule at caliper (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both nearside and offside fronts (5.2.3 (e))

tyre pressure warning light on

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 17 May 2018 112,131 miles
Fail 17 May 2018 112,131 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 2 Mar 2017 106,616 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2017 106,616 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Jan 2016 98,568 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2014 86,887 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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)

nsf numberplate screw needs attention.

Pass 6 Jan 2014 73,575 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2013 67,208 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 18 Feb 2012 59,674 miles

Oil leak on rear axle.

Pass 28 Feb 2011 52,322 miles

all tyres close to legal limit

Pass 9 Mar 2010 35,096 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

front offside and front nearside tyres small cuts outer sidewalls

rear nearside tyre cut outer sidewall

Fail 5 Mar 2010 35,030 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

front offside and front nearside tyres small cuts outer sidewalls

rear nearside tyre cut outer sidewall

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 YTU is a 2007 BMW 3 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 YTU, 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 YTU registered?

AF07 YTU is a 2007 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 2 March 2007.

Is AF07 YTU safe to buy?

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