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AF57 OPJ

2007 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2025
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

135,777 mi
Last recorded135,777 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2024
Typical for 2007 BMW 3 Series86,578 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF57 OPJ
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2024 135,777 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2023 130,269 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2022 125,432 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2021 118,410 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2020 113,717 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2019 108,344 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 100,443 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 93,375 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2017 93,363 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Valve stem slightly damaged all tyre valves split (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 22 Mar 2016 89,864 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 82,048 miles

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

Fail 19 Mar 2015 81,906 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2014 71,920 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2014 65,274 miles

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 7 Feb 2013 28,434 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 26,153 miles

Front tyres are worn uneven and low on edges.

Pass 15 Aug 2011 19,879 miles

Front tyres are worn low on inner edges. Rear tyres are worn low on outer edges. Exhaust emission levels of lamda are high, suggest investigation at next service.

Pass 20 Aug 2010 13,891 miles

All 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 OPJ is a 2007 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 OPJ, 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 OPJ registered?

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

Is AF57 OPJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF57 OPJ shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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