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A15 OXB

2007 BMW 3 Series

Grey Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

110,750 mi
Last recorded110,750 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 3 Series86,578 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA15 OXB
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 110,750 miles

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Fuel cap seal starting to perish

Nearside Front Headlamp unit hinges are damaged

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

Rear Differential has a whirring noise

Fail 6 Feb 2026 110,750 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Fuel cap seal starting to perish

Nearside Front Headlamp unit hinges are damaged

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Differential has a whirring noise

Pass 7 Jan 2025 105,885 miles

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fuel cap seal starting to perish

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp unit hinges are damaged

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Fail 7 Jan 2025 105,885 miles

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fuel cap seal starting to perish

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp unit hinges are damaged

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2024 101,951 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2024 101,951 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Jan 2023 98,226 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Jan 2023 98,176 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel both rear (possibly due to limited brake pedal travel) (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Brake pedal has intermittently reduced travel

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2022 90,286 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2022 90,286 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2021 89,323 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2020 89,004 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2019 88,290 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 87,615 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 87,313 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 86,761 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 83,293 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2015 83,293 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Mar 2014 78,379 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 73,773 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2012 68,761 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2012 68,761 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 30 Mar 2011 62,843 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2010 54,845 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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A15 OXB is a 2007 BMW 3 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 A15 OXB, 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 A15 OXB registered?

A15 OXB is a 2007 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 28 March 2007.

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