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AF57 ZJJ

2007 BMW 3 Series

Grey Diesel 2997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Mar 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

215,385 mi
Last recorded215,385 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 3 Series86,578 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF57 ZJJ
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 215,385 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2025 213,797 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 5 Mar 2024 212,532 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2023 211,267 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2022 209,807 miles

Headlamp reflector slightly defective both offside and nearside lenses discoloured (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Mar 2022 209,807 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp reflector slightly defective both offside and nearside lenses discoloured (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2021 206,266 miles

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

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

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted

underside has corrosion

Pass 4 Mar 2020 199,150 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Fail 4 Mar 2020 199,150 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 4 Mar 2019 186,385 miles

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

both front tyres wearing low on inner and outer edges

Fail 2 Mar 2019 186,381 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

both front tyres wearing low on inner and outer edges

Pass 3 Nov 2017 169,653 miles

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

undertrays fitted not allowing full underbody inspection

Pass 12 Nov 2016 155,735 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2015 139,240 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2014 128,936 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2013 118,612 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2013 118,612 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2012 105,453 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 97,629 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2010 90,269 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 ZJJ is a 2007 BMW 3 Series in Grey with a 2,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 ZJJ, 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 ZJJ registered?

AF57 ZJJ is a 2007 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 5 September 2007.

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