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AF57 XHY

2007 BMW 3 Series

Bronze Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Mar 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

153,221 mi
Last recorded153,221 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 3 Series86,578 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF57 XHY
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2007
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2026 153,221 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 21 Mar 2026 153,221 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2025 149,236 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Dec 2023 141,259 miles

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2022 138,599 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

brake pipes part inspected under trays fitted

general corrosion to various components

Fail 27 Jul 2022 138,599 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

brake pipes part inspected under trays fitted

general corrosion to various components

Pass 20 Jul 2021 137,197 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2020 135,259 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2019 132,851 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 Jul 2018 129,632 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2017 125,434 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 120,423 miles

Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. only just to required limit (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 14 Jul 2015 113,478 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2014 106,297 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013 97,954 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 90,282 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 82,182 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 72,329 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 XHY is a 2007 BMW 3 Series in Bronze with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 XHY, 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 XHY registered?

AF57 XHY is a 2007 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 4 September 2007.

Is AF57 XHY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF57 XHY shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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