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AF57 GKN

2007 BMW 3 Series

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2024
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

141,564 mi
Last recorded141,564 miles
Recorded on20 May 2023
Typical for 2007 BMW 3 Series86,578 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF57 GKN
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 May 2023 141,564 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

under trays fitted

Fail 20 May 2023 141,564 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

under trays fitted

Pass 21 Apr 2022 137,643 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged cut in inner wall and outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Apr 2021 133,100 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Inner and Outer Side Walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Apr 2020 128,501 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2020 128,500 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 1 May 2019 124,359 miles

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

Fail 1 May 2019 124,359 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

Pass 10 Apr 2018 117,817 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Parking Brake Light On

Fail 10 Apr 2018 117,817 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Parking Brake Light On

Pass 26 Apr 2017 111,163 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 107,399 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 101,570 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside front tyre slightly deteriorated on inner edge

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 7 May 2014 95,186 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 28 May 2013 87,306 miles

oil level low

Fail 24 May 2013 87,155 miles

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

oil level low

Pass 29 May 2012 73,036 miles

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

small cuts in o/s/r tyre

Pass 28 Sep 2011 61,792 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2010 43,009 miles

headlamp lenses dirty..nsr jacking point missing..front tyres wearing on edges

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 GKN is a 2007 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 GKN, 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 GKN is a 2007 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 12 September 2007.

Is AF57 GKN safe to buy?

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