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A18 LSA

2007 BMW 3 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Oct 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

125,193 mi
Last recorded125,193 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 3 Series86,578 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA18 LSA
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 125,193 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2025 125,193 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam refitted bulb incorrectly fitted (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Oct 2024 122,696 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear subframe corroded

Pass 10 Oct 2023 116,632 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2022 109,768 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2021 104,535 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2020 99,844 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Sep 2019 96,381 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2019 96,381 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2018 145,271 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

engine covers and under trays fitted time of test

front wipers poor

Pass 31 Aug 2017 131,302 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 31 Aug 2017 131,302 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Aug 2016 76,217 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm 225/40/18 bridgestone (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm 255/35/18 khumo (4.1.E.1)

engine and underside covers fitted obscuring some components

Fail 25 Aug 2016 76,216 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 46% (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm 225/40/18 bridgestone (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm 255/35/18 khumo (4.1.E.1)

engine and underside covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 31 Aug 2015 69,658 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 63,196 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 55,381 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 48,179 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2011 41,980 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 24 Nov 2010 31,672 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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A18 LSA is a 2007 BMW 3 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc 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 A18 LSA, 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 A18 LSA registered?

A18 LSA is a 2007 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 13 December 2007.

Is A18 LSA safe to buy?

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