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AF57 GKZ

2007 BMW 3 Series

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

65,036 mi
Last recorded65,036 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 3 Series86,578 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF57 GKZ
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 65,036 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

n/s/r road rim welded

undertrays fitted preventing full underside inspection

Fail 25 Feb 2026 65,036 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

n/s/r and o/s/r road rims welded

undertrays fitted preventing full underside inspection

Pass 25 Feb 2025 64,073 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

n/s/r and o/s/r road rims welded

undertrays fitted to vehicle blocking view of testable items

Pass 4 Mar 2024 63,359 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2023 62,675 miles

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

Fail 7 Mar 2023 62,655 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Mar 2022 61,719 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2021 60,363 miles

Nearside Rear Inner weld repair to wheel rim

Pass 2 Mar 2020 59,962 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2019 59,237 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2018 57,045 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 5 Mar 2018 57,045 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Jun 2017 56,063 miles

Offside Front tyre inner sidewall damaged

Fail 21 Jun 2017 56,062 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel cracked inner edge (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front tyre inner sidewall damaged

Pass 18 Mar 2016 54,902 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2016 54,902 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Dec 2014 52,928 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2014 52,928 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 28 Feb 2014 45,436 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2013 35,007 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2012 27,591 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 12,797 miles

both front tyres wearing on extreme edges

Fail 6 Sep 2010 12,797 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

both front tyres wearing on extreme 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 GKZ is a 2007 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 GKZ, 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 GKZ registered?

AF57 GKZ is a 2007 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 1 September 2007.

Is AF57 GKZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF57 GKZ shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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