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AF57 XHZ

2007 BMW 3 Series

Black Diesel 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

149,620 mi
Last recorded149,620 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 3 Series86,578 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF57 XHZ
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2025 149,620 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

slight underside corrosion

Pass 6 Feb 2024 149,401 miles

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

engine covers and undertrays fitted

park brake lever has little reserve travel

Fail 6 Feb 2024 149,401 miles

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

Offside Position lamp not working dipped baem (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

engine covers and undertrays fitted

park brake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 6 Dec 2022 144,129 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 24 Jan 2019 135,277 miles

undertray fitted

Pass 27 Jan 2018 127,266 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Offside Rear jacking point missing

Pass 9 Dec 2016 113,548 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 9 Dec 2015 99,082 miles

engine covers fitted

no emissions detected

undertrays fitted

Pass 20 Aug 2014 91,011 miles

Centre exhaust mounting bracket broken (system still supported)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Aug 2014 91,011 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Centre exhaust mounting bracket broken (system still supported)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Aug 2013 74,488 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2012 58,825 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2011 38,514 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2011 38,514 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2010 18,765 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 XHZ is a 2007 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 2,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 XHZ, 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 XHZ registered?

AF57 XHZ is a 2007 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 13 September 2007.

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