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A18 NBP

2007 BMW 3 Series

Grey Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

141,834 mi
Last recorded141,834 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 3 Series86,578 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA18 NBP
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2025 141,834 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2023 136,679 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2253519 0mm on both shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil protective shroud insecure (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))

lower engine strap deteriorated

Pass 15 Dec 2022 134,049 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2253519 rft (5.2.3 (e))

nearside front brake back plate loose

Fail 13 Dec 2022 134,049 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative height sensor (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2553019 rft (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2253519 rft (5.2.3 (e))

nearside front brake back plate loose

Pass 16 Nov 2021 131,083 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corrosion on inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

both front and rear suspension height sensors are deteriorated

Fail 15 Nov 2021 131,083 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2553019 rft (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2553519 rft (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corrosion on inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

both front and rear suspension height sensors are deteriorated

Pass 8 Dec 2020 128,063 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2019 123,586 miles

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

headlamp level unit link bar worn Nsf

Pass 23 Jul 2018 121,182 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2017 118,606 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Sep 2016 111,402 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 16 Sep 2016 111,082 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel fractured (4.2.B.1a)

Nearside Front tyre worn slightly on inner and outer edges

Nearside Rear tyre worn slightly on inner edge

Offside Front tyre worn slightly on inner and outer edges

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Aug 2015 99,144 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2014 88,204 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2013 77,733 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2012 67,343 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2011 51,535 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 20 Aug 2010 27,419 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)

nearside front brake pad wear indicator hanging loose

Fail 20 Aug 2010 27,419 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

nearside front brake pad wear indicator hanging loose

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 NBP is a 2007 BMW 3 Series in Grey with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 A18 NBP, 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 A18 NBP registered?

A18 NBP is a 2007 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 14 September 2007.

Is A18 NBP safe to buy?

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