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AF07 YUW

2007 BMW 3 Series

Gold Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2024
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

106,253 mi
Last recorded106,253 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2023
Typical for 2007 BMW 3 Series86,578 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF07 YUW
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2007
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2023 106,253 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both of (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front wing mirror glass slightly deteriorated

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

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

Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both of (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Nov 2022 102,101 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Nov 2022 102,101 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2021 84,447 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2020 77,270 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2019 69,775 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Dec 2018 66,116 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2018 66,116 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 29 Dec 2017 58,522 miles

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

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

Oil leak engine ()

Pass 28 Dec 2016 51,334 miles

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 29 Dec 2015 45,777 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2014 40,131 miles

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

Pass 28 Dec 2013 34,497 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2013 33,539 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2012 30,539 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2012 30,539 miles

Offside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Pass 9 Feb 2011 24,247 miles

Oil leak

front tyres low tread edges

right rear tyre 3mm

Pass 23 Feb 2010 18,348 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 YUW is a 2007 BMW 3 Series in Gold with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 YUW, 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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AF07 YUW is a 2007 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 21 March 2007.

Is AF07 YUW safe to buy?

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