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AF56 APK

2007 BMW 3 Series

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2020
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

90,562 mi
Last recorded90,562 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2019
Typical for 2007 BMW 3 Series86,578 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF56 APK
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2019 90,562 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2019 90,562 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine Oil leaking directly onto exhaust manifold (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Sidewall split in several places (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Sidewall split in several places (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Feb 2018 79,603 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2018 79,603 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Fail 17 Jun 2015 62,324 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 17 Jun 2015 62,324 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 50,305 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 May 2013 38,456 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2012 27,429 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 23,706 miles

left front tyre has a small lump advise replacement to be safe

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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AF56 APK is a 2007 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 AF56 APK, 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 AF56 APK registered?

AF56 APK is a 2007 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 31 December 2007.

Is AF56 APK safe to buy?

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