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AF57 XCA

2007 BMW 3 Series

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

97,130 mi
Last recorded97,130 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2024
Typical for 2007 BMW 3 Series86,578 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2024 97,130 miles

Engine smoky on revs.

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Jul 2024 97,126 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction Engine light on. (8.2.1.2 (h))

Engine smoky on revs.

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2023 96,080 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2022 94,114 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Jul 2022 94,114 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 26 Jul 2021 93,020 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2019 92,619 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2019 92,619 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 29 Sep 2018 88,122 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2017 78,358 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both o/s n/s (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 21 Oct 2017 78,358 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both o/s n/s (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 8 Oct 2016 68,838 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit INNER EDGES O/S N/S (4.1.E.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH (3.5.1i)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Oct 2015 62,145 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2015 62,125 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 6 Oct 2014 57,088 miles

both font tyres wearing on edges 3mm

Pass 9 Oct 2013 50,986 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2012 47,753 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2011 44,448 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2010 32,450 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front inner brake pads appear thin

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 XCA is a 2007 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 XCA, 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 XCA registered?

AF57 XCA is a 2007 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 19 September 2007.

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