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AF57 ORN

2007 BMW 3 Series

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

85,703 mi
Last recorded85,703 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 3 Series86,578 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF57 ORN
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 85,703 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2026 85,703 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 1 Nov 2024 83,180 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2023 81,230 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2022 78,995 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2021 78,912 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2020 77,922 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2019 75,184 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2019 75,145 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Sep 2018 71,065 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2017 63,550 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 62,624 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 52,517 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 43,547 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 35,149 miles
Fail 31 May 2014 35,149 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2013 27,578 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 21,920 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

cut in n/s/r outer tyre wall -- cords not visible

o/s/r tyre3mm

Fail 25 Sep 2012 21,920 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

cut in n/s/r outer tyre wall -- cords not visible

o/s/r tyre3mm

Pass 8 Oct 2011 10,782 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2010 8,549 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2010 8,549 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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 ORN is a 2007 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 ORN, 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

How do I check the history of AF57 ORN?

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What year was AF57 ORN registered?

AF57 ORN is a 2007 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 26 September 2007.

Is AF57 ORN safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF57 ORN shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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