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AF57 GKU

2007 BMW 3 Series

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

115,087 mi
Last recorded115,087 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 3 Series86,578 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 115,087 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2025 115,087 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb incro, fitted re-fit (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 20 Dec 2024 111,707 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively all due to standing (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under -side has surface due to standing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2023 111,557 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge signs of wear inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Dec 2022 110,530 miles

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Dec 2021 108,598 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2020 100,764 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2019 82,627 miles

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

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

Pass 15 May 2018 61,934 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2017 51,038 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2016 48,941 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 47,753 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 47,201 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 45,966 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 42,002 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 39,770 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 37,215 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 GKU is a 2007 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 GKU, 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 GKU registered?

AF57 GKU is a 2007 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 4 September 2007.

Is AF57 GKU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF57 GKU shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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