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J7 CEW

2025 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Oct 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

104,974 mi
Last recorded104,974 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ7 CEW
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2025
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 104,974 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2024 103,107 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2023 100,655 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2022 97,313 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2021 94,159 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2020 90,642 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2019 87,743 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2018 83,605 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2017 79,168 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2016 73,682 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Sep 2016 73,718 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Sep 2015 63,801 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 54,984 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)

Pass 24 Sep 2013 46,376 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2013 46,340 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2012 39,584 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 34,645 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)

Pass 27 Sep 2010 30,713 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 26,163 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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J7 CEW is a 2025 BMW 3 Series in Blue. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 J7 CEW, 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 1 years old, this BMW 3 Series is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J7 CEW registered?

J7 CEW is a 2025 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 20 May 2025.

Is J7 CEW safe to buy?

The MOT history for J7 CEW shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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