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A25 JRB

2007 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

95,320 mi
Last recorded95,320 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 3 Series86,578 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA25 JRB
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2025 95,320 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2024 88,201 miles

Front chip on windscreen

Fail 8 Apr 2024 88,201 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front chip on windscreen

Pass 14 Apr 2023 84,671 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2023 84,671 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Apr 2022 81,828 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2021 79,780 miles

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

Nearside Front Wing slightly damaged

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2020 77,959 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2019 75,957 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2018 72,803 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 26 Mar 2018 72,803 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Apr 2017 68,384 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

bulb failure lamp warning on, no apparent failures during time of test.

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. offside lower performance. Indicates may require adjustment/attention (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 10 Apr 2017 68,379 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Steering lock warning lamp indicates a fault (2.1.4c) DANGEROUS

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

bulb failure lamp warning on, no apparent failures during time of test.

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. offside lower performance. Indicates may require adjustment/attention (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 16 Apr 2016 62,597 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2015 56,953 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 51,494 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Inner Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 exterior door handle sticks in open position

Pass 11 Apr 2013 47,060 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 10 Apr 2013 47,056 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 20 Apr 2012 42,375 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 23 Mar 2011 34,434 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 33,393 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 25,886 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2010 25,886 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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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A25 JRB is a 2007 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 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 A25 JRB, 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 A25 JRB registered?

A25 JRB is a 2007 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 14 March 2007.

Is A25 JRB safe to buy?

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