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AF57 GJJ

2007 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2025
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

122,620 mi
Last recorded122,620 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2024
Typical for 2007 BMW 3 Series86,578 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF57 GJJ
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2024 122,620 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2024 122,620 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Apr 2022 122,354 miles
Pass 26 May 2021 118,117 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2020 114,473 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2020 114,473 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Apr 2019 110,431 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2019 110,431 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2018 105,671 miles

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

Fail 13 Apr 2018 105,665 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 6 Apr 2017 100,389 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush lower bush in hub (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush lower bush in hub (2.4.G.2)

brake pad warning light illuminated.

Pass 9 Apr 2016 96,841 miles

both rear tyres wearing slightly on inner edges

Fail 8 Apr 2016 96,841 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

both rear tyres wearing slightly on inner edges

Pass 15 Apr 2015 88,424 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake pads getting low

slight free play in offside front inner steering arm

Pass 7 Apr 2014 78,120 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

damage wheel rims.

deterioration rear number plate.

inner front brake pads wearing low.

nearside rear tyre wearing low inner edge.

stone chips front windscreen.

Pass 17 Apr 2013 68,430 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

damage wheel rims.

deterioration rear number plate.

offside rear inner brake pad wearing low.

stone chips front windscreen.

wiper blades noisy across windscreen.

Pass 5 Apr 2012 59,207 miles

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

Fail 5 Apr 2012 59,207 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2011 39,653 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 37,191 miles

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)

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 GJJ is a 2007 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 AF57 GJJ, 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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AF57 GJJ is a 2007 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 1 September 2007.

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