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AF57 GHA

2007 BMW 3 Series

Green Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

79,135 mi
Last recorded79,135 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 3 Series86,578 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF57 GHA
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2007
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 79,135 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2026 79,135 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Mar 2025 70,852 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2024 61,877 miles

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Mar 2023 50,614 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Mar 2023 50,597 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2022 39,486 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2021 31,054 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2021 31,043 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged Perished. (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 17 Aug 2020 30,591 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2019 30,190 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2018 29,638 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2017 28,864 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 27,620 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2015 26,428 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 24,472 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 22,088 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 18,303 miles

all other tyres wearing low

Fail 23 Aug 2012 18,303 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

all other tyres wearing low

Pass 10 Aug 2011 13,674 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2010 9,432 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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AF57 GHA is a 2007 BMW 3 Series in Green with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 AF57 GHA, 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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What year was AF57 GHA registered?

AF57 GHA is a 2007 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 1 September 2007.

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