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A5 DOC

2007 BMW 3 Series

Grey Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

52,500 mi
Last recorded52,500 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 3 Series86,578 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA5 DOC
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 52,500 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2025 51,769 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2024 51,474 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2023 50,030 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2022 47,953 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jul 2021 46,631 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2021 46,631 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Jul 2020 45,732 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2019 43,741 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2018 39,224 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2017 30,612 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 25,433 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2015 21,706 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2014 19,426 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 18,195 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2012 16,545 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 14,271 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 11,888 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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A5 DOC is a 2007 BMW 3 Series in Grey with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 A5 DOC, 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 A5 DOC registered?

A5 DOC is a 2007 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 1 August 2007.

Is A5 DOC safe to buy?

The MOT history for A5 DOC shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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