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AF57 UCU

2007 BMW 3 Series

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jan 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

116,859 mi
Last recorded116,859 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 3 Series86,578 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF57 UCU
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 116,859 miles

ENGINE OIL MINIMUM

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2025 111,995 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2025 111,993 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair H/brake (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 11 Jan 2024 111,880 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2023 98,002 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Jan 2022 91,895 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Jan 2022 91,893 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2021 88,932 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2019 85,475 miles

Slight movement in o/s/r top suspension arm inner bush

Pass 29 Mar 2018 82,903 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 78,976 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2017 78,976 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Pass 6 Apr 2016 75,644 miles

front number plate damaged

Pass 9 Apr 2015 69,942 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Tyre pressure light is on

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

Pass 9 Apr 2014 62,186 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2013 58,987 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2012 53,677 miles

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

offside rear tyre has kurb damage on sidewall and a cut in the tread not deep enought to reach ply/tread

rear diff has a slight oil weep

Fail 22 Sep 2012 53,677 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

offside rear tyre has kurb damage on sidewall and a cut in the tread not deep enought to reach ply/tread

rear diff has a slight oil weep

Pass 1 Oct 2011 48,207 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 36,528 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 25,366 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 UCU is a 2007 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 1,995cc petrol 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 UCU, 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 UCU registered?

AF57 UCU is a 2007 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 22 September 2007.

Is AF57 UCU safe to buy?

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