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AF57 UCT

2007 BMW 3 Series

Silver Diesel 2997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

161,129 mi
Last recorded161,129 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 3 Series86,578 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF57 UCT
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 161,129 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2024 149,106 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2023 143,690 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lower rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower front bendy arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Bumper damaged but not likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower front bendy arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/S/F, O/S/R and N/S/R (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Dec 2023 143,690 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective lens damage (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt lower front bendy arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lower rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower front bendy arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Bumper damaged but not likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower front bendy arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/S/F, O/S/R and N/S/R (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Nov 2022 133,817 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner, upper bush has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Nov 2022 133,817 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner, upper bush has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2021 127,611 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Nov 2020 122,036 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @2.5mm 255/35/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Nov 2019 116,374 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2018 105,664 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2018 105,475 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements incorrect spacing front and rear (0.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured as marked (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Road wheel fractured as marked 2x cracks (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Nov 2017 93,457 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2016 85,103 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2015 81,633 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2014 77,856 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 74,329 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES STARTING TO WEAR ON INNER EDGE

Pass 24 Aug 2012 62,662 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 50,219 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 38,043 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 UCT is a 2007 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 2,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 UCT, 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 UCT registered?

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

Is AF57 UCT safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF57 UCT shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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