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A26 RGX

2007 BMW 3 Series

Grey Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

85,614 mi
Last recorded85,614 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 3 Series86,578 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA26 RGX
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 85,614 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2025 79,356 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2025 79,356 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2024 78,507 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2023 76,688 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2023 76,685 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2022 76,094 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2021 75,369 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2020 74,180 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2019 72,675 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2018 71,254 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2017 68,056 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

Pass 1 Feb 2016 64,600 miles

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

Fail 29 Jan 2016 64,598 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2015 56,708 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2015 56,708 miles

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 3 Feb 2014 49,294 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2013 42,020 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2012 36,764 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2011 31,378 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2010 24,358 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2010 24,358 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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)

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 RGX is a 2007 BMW 3 Series in Grey with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 RGX, 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

How do I check the history of A26 RGX?

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What year was A26 RGX registered?

A26 RGX is a 2007 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 5 March 2007.

Is A26 RGX safe to buy?

The MOT history for A26 RGX shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does A26 RGX have outstanding finance?

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