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AF57 VWV

2007 BMW 3 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

139,114 mi
Last recorded139,114 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 3 Series86,578 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 139,114 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2025 139,088 miles

Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended Centre (7.1.2 (c))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2024 132,240 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2023 129,830 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2023 129,830 miles

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))

Pass 23 Sep 2022 125,845 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2021 122,499 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2021 122,499 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2020 120,524 miles

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect N/S/F (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 May 2019 115,280 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 May 2018 109,831 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2017 105,050 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 100,853 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 95,493 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Apr 2013 91,102 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2012 89,493 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 72,108 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2010 72,107 miles

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.

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 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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