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AF57 GJV

2007 BMW 3 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2016
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

166,925 mi
Last recorded166,925 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2015
Typical for 2007 BMW 3 Series86,578 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF57 GJV
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2015 166,925 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2015 166,925 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 29 Oct 2014 155,217 miles

Handbrake effort low on offside

Fail 28 Oct 2014 155,217 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Handbrake effort low on offside

Pass 7 Sep 2013 131,019 miles

brake warning lamp on dash on.

Pass 21 Sep 2012 114,030 miles

slight blow on exhaust manifold.

Pass 23 Sep 2011 96,591 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2010 82,531 miles

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

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

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

n/s/f fog lamp insecure

Fail 17 Sep 2010 81,978 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

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

n/s/f fog lamp insecure

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 GJV is a 2007 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GJV, 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 AF57 GJV registered?

AF57 GJV is a 2007 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 25 September 2007.

Is AF57 GJV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF57 GJV shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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