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3 DVO

2019 BMW 3 Series

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests34 (25 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate73.5%

Mileage

71,965 mi
Last recorded71,965 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2019 BMW 3 Series40,676 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration3 DVO
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2019
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

25 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 71,965 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2026 71,962 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2025 143,617 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 4 Sep 2025 143,617 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread 2mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Jun 2025 65,642 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2024 137,852 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated nsf brake hose begining to perish. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated osf brake hose begining to perish. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 19 Aug 2024 137,850 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated nsf brake hose begining to perish. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated osf brake hose begining to perish. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge osf tyre worn smooth on inner edge, tread 5mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Jul 2024 58,483 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S/F tyre worn on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Sep 2023 129,055 miles

Nearside rear (front to rear) brake pipe corroded at rear, not excessive

Rear brake discs have surface corrosion, scored

Pass 7 Sep 2023 48,730 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres are wearing thin (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Sep 2023 129,050 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear brake pipe excessively corroded at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside rear (front to rear) brake pipe corroded at rear, not excessive

Offside Front Nail in tyre Leaking, repairable area ()

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside rear shock absorber damp with oil

Rear brake discs have surface corrosion, scored

Pass 8 Sep 2022 122,111 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front brake hoses perishing. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front front exhaust flange fixing nuts corroded away.

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

Pass 7 Sep 2022 35,227 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2021 112,770 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 26 Aug 2021 112,770 miles

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

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside rear tyre worn to 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Sep 2020 108,589 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

rear diff has a slight leak.

Pass 10 Sep 2019 102,405 miles

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

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

nearside front brake pipe corroded.

offside front brake pipe corroded.

offside rear brake pipe corroded.

rear differential has a slight oil leak.

Fail 2 Sep 2019 102,405 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

both front tyres worn on inner edges.

nearside front brake pipe corroded.

offside front brake pipe corroded.

offside rear brake pipe corroded.

rear differential has a slight oil leak.

Pass 21 Aug 2018 94,846 miles

Fuel cap seal perishing.

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin osf inner pad 4mm others 8mm. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Some corrosion to offside front wing on lip.

Pass 23 Aug 2017 90,897 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Aug 2016 87,692 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear brake discs corroded.

Fail 13 Aug 2016 87,445 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.8mm (4.1.E.1)

rear brake discs corroded.

Pass 12 Aug 2015 81,225 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Aug 2014 68,119 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2013 60,801 miles

Front jacking pads missing (2)

Pass 24 Aug 2012 54,805 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 50,211 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 45,265 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)

Fail 13 Aug 2010 45,265 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 Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 8 Aug 2009 42,269 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 8 Aug 2009 42,269 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)

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

Pass 23 Aug 2008 38,050 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2007 30,831 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 24,590 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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3 DVO is a 2019 BMW 3 Series in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.5%.

Across all 2019 BMW 3 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.0% with a typical mileage of 40,676 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 3 DVO, 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 7 years old, this BMW 3 Series is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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3 DVO is a 2019 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 10 September 2019.

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