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AF57 GJY

2007 BMW 3 Series

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2022
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

167,433 mi
Last recorded167,433 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2021
Typical for 2007 BMW 3 Series86,578 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF57 GJY
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2021 167,433 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

park brake just passed requires adjustment or repairs

Pass 13 Feb 2020 165,650 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 13 Feb 2019 163,637 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

park brake just requires adjustment or repair

Pass 7 Feb 2018 161,546 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 7 Feb 2018 161,546 miles

Nearside 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)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 14 Feb 2017 159,455 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

park brake just passed requires adjustment or repair

undertrays fitted

Pass 27 Jan 2016 155,258 miles

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

park brake just passed requires adjustment or repair

Pass 29 Jan 2015 150,736 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2014 135,251 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Nov 2013 131,002 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 127,895 miles

warning light on dash for brakes new pads fitted but no new wear sensor fitted

Pass 5 Sep 2012 119,614 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 116,010 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Aug 2010 79,978 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 GJY is a 2007 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 GJY, 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 GJY registered?

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

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