MOT Status
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139,114 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended Centre (7.1.2 (c))
Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps BOTH (NEW LAMPS ADVISED) (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Seat belt not functioning as intended CENTRE REAR (7.1.2 (c))
Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak N/S/F (5.3.2 (b))
Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect N/S/F (5.3.2 (d))
Brake hose slightly deteriorated N/S/ & O/S/F >> NEW ADVISED (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
FRONT SUSPENSION TOP MOUNTS ADVISED WITH SHOCK REPLACEMENT
Headlamp aim too high BOTH RESET (4.1.2 (a))
WHEEL ALIGNMENT CHECK ADVISED WITH TYRES
Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect N/S/F (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
o/s and n/s brake hoses slight perished
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
How Reliable is the BMW 3 Series?
Based on 12,840,406 MOT tests across 1,004,285 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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AF57 VWV is a 2007 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.
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 VWV, 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 VWV registered?
AF57 VWV is a 2007 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 4 September 2007.
Is AF57 VWV safe to buy?
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