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AF57 ORP

2007 BMW 3 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

92,557 mi
Last recorded92,557 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 3 Series86,578 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF57 ORP
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 92,557 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Feb 2025 85,571 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2024 85,560 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2024 85,558 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 9 Nov 2023 80,958 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2022 76,898 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Nov 2022 76,876 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2021 73,781 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outline marker lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Oct 2021 73,731 miles

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Outer Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2020 71,651 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2019 69,364 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2018 68,141 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2017 64,116 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2016 57,788 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2015 53,317 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2014 48,253 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2013 43,860 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2012 39,872 miles

2 front tyres have uneven wear on inner and outer shoulders.

Pass 20 Aug 2011 34,745 miles

Cut in Offside front tyre not deep enough to reach cords

Nail in nearside front tyre

Fail 20 Aug 2011 34,745 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Cut in Offside front tyre not deep enough to reach cords

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 19 Aug 2010 30,912 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 ORP is a 2007 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 ORP, 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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What year was AF57 ORP registered?

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

Is AF57 ORP safe to buy?

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