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J7 XEB

2022 BMW 3 Series

Black Petrol 2261cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

129,294 mi
Last recorded129,294 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2022 BMW 3 Series25,676 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ7 XEB
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2022
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,261cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Fail 13 Jan 2026 129,294 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

crack in the windscreen

Pass 24 Nov 2025 30,422 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2025 30,421 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2025 120,163 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2025 120,144 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 5 Jan 2024 115,910 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 4 Jan 2023 109,896 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Dec 2021 103,870 miles

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

Pass 31 Dec 2020 99,719 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2019 93,689 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2017 90,384 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2016 85,982 miles

BOTH front tyres slightly feathered

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Plastic under trays fitted

Fail 6 Dec 2016 85,982 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

BOTH front tyres slightly feathered

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rose joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Plastic under trays fitted

Pass 5 Oct 2015 80,915 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre has a deep cut in tread

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 5 Oct 2015 80,915 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre has a deep cut in tread

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Jul 2014 66,048 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 Jul 2014 66,042 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Nov 2013 60,846 miles

The n/s front has some outer side wall damage

Fail 5 Nov 2013 60,823 miles

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

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

The engine oil warning light is on

Pass 25 Sep 2012 47,272 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2011 33,871 miles

Deep splits in both rear tyre treads

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

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

Offside rear tyre heavily worn inner shoulder

Pass 4 Sep 2010 17,982 miles

4x nails in n/s/r tyre

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 31 Aug 2010 17,938 miles

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

4x nails in n/s/r tyre

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)

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 XEB is a 2022 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 2,261cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

Across all 2022 BMW 3 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.8% with a typical mileage of 25,676 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 J7 XEB, 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 4 years old, this BMW 3 Series is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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J7 XEB is a 2022 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 24 November 2022.

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