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AF57 XBS

2007 BMW 3 Series

Grey Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2023
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

101,334 mi
Last recorded101,334 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2022
Typical for 2007 BMW 3 Series86,578 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF57 XBS
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2022 101,334 miles

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both side (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

undercover fitted obscuring some components

Fail 27 Apr 2022 101,334 miles

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

Nearside Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both side (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

undercover fitted obscuring some components

Pass 22 Sep 2020 92,574 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2019 90,897 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2018 76,929 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2017 62,398 miles

225/45/R17/91W. Fronts 6mm. Rears 5mm.

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Needs new rear pads. (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Needs new rear pads. (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Sep 2016 56,044 miles

225/45/R17/91W. OF 4 OR 6 NR 5 NF 4mm.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Wearing edges badly mostly due to roundabouts & tyre pressures. 25 & 6psi. (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Wearing edges badly mostly due to roundabouts & tyre pressures. 25 & 6psi. (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2014 43,983 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2013 36,963 miles

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

Fail 12 Aug 2013 36,963 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

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

Pass 11 Sep 2012 31,746 miles

225/45/R17/91W. Fronts 6mm Rears 5mm.

Front & Rear pads worn 50%.

Pass 16 Aug 2011 25,049 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 19,817 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 XBS is a 2007 BMW 3 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 XBS, 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 XBS registered?

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

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