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A3 RBS

2007 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

157,911 mi
Last recorded157,911 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 5 Series106,963 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA3 RBS
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 157,911 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2025 154,433 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Apr 2025 154,433 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2024 150,984 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2024 150,983 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 May 2023 146,869 miles
Pass 5 May 2022 142,028 miles
Pass 6 May 2021 138,440 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2020 135,874 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2020 135,868 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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 25 Apr 2019 127,768 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 119,219 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2018 119,218 miles

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)

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2017 110,978 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2016 103,640 miles

Offside Rear tyre worn to 3mm tread depth

Pass 29 Apr 2015 94,824 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 85,624 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2014 85,624 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 7 May 2013 74,491 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)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

offside front tyre starting to wear on inner edge

Pass 7 May 2013 74,491 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)

offside front tyre starting to wear on inner edge

Pass 19 Apr 2012 61,855 miles

emissions too clean to register

Pass 20 Apr 2011 50,173 miles

both rear tyres on wear marks!

Pass 24 Apr 2010 38,598 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 5 Series?

Based on 944,163 MOT tests across 122,930 vehicles.

80.5%
Pass Rate
8,163
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
122,930
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 25,557
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 14,960
Brake pipe excessively corroded 12,202
parking brake recording little or no effort 7,953
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 7,589
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A3 RBS is a 2007 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

Across all 2007 BMW 5 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.0% with a typical mileage of 106,963 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 5 Series fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 25,557 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A3 RBS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 5 Series typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 19 years old, this BMW 5 Series is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was A3 RBS registered?

A3 RBS is a 2007 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 25 April 2007.

Is A3 RBS safe to buy?

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