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A26 DLC

2007 BMW 3 Series

Black Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

59,622 mi
Last recorded59,622 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 3 Series86,578 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA26 DLC
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2025 59,622 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2024 55,351 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2023 54,874 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2022 54,238 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel welded

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

Offside Rear Wheel welded

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear brake discs are rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 20 Oct 2022 54,238 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Wheel has been welded

Offside Rear Wheel has been welded three times

Pass 16 Sep 2021 52,698 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2020 51,606 miles

Corrosion to both rear brake discs

Offside Front Wheel has had a welded repair

Offside Rear Wheel has had a welded repair

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

Pass 29 Aug 2019 49,803 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2019 49,803 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

TPMS light on

Pass 12 Sep 2018 48,615 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2018 48,615 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 255/35/18 R/F (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Sep 2017 47,472 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 255/35/18w r/f) (4.1.E.1)

Fail 13 Sep 2017 47,472 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 255/35/18w r/f) (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Aug 2016 46,205 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2015 44,275 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 42,336 miles

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

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

Nearside front tyre wearing on both inner and edges

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

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

Offside front tyre wearing on both inner and edges

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Aug 2013 38,933 miles

both rear tyre treads are low on inner edge

crack in windscreen

Fail 19 Aug 2013 38,933 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both rear tyre treads are low on inner edge

crack in windscreen

Pass 10 Sep 2012 31,667 miles

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

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

windscreen cracked along lower edge out with the swept aera

Pass 27 Sep 2011 21,829 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 13,422 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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A26 DLC is a 2007 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 A26 DLC, 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 A26 DLC registered?

A26 DLC is a 2007 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 1 September 2007.

Is A26 DLC safe to buy?

The MOT history for A26 DLC shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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