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AF57 YYH

2007 BMW 3 Series

Grey Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

65,885 mi
Last recorded65,885 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 3 Series86,578 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 65,885 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 22 Sep 2025 65,885 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Sep 2024 62,321 miles

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

Fail 9 Sep 2024 62,321 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 5 Sep 2023 59,496 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2022 56,912 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge of tyre worn (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Oil leak, but not excessive front crankshaft oil seal area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2021 53,888 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2020 52,002 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 23 Aug 2019 47,749 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2018 44,764 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 30 Aug 2017 42,929 miles

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 2 Sep 2016 40,563 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 38,081 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 35,045 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 31,572 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 27,782 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2011 24,022 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 20,280 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 YYH is a 2007 BMW 3 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc petrol 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 YYH, 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 YYH registered?

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

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The MOT history for AF57 YYH 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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