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J7 RUU

2022 BMW 3 Series

Grey Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

41,951 mi
Last recorded41,951 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2022 BMW 3 Series25,676 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ7 RUU
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2022
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 41,951 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2026 41,951 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2026 177,914 miles

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

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

Pass 27 May 2025 32,414 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2025 167,708 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2024 157,216 miles

Offside front steering arm ball joint has slight play

Pass 17 Mar 2023 146,288 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

nearside rear outer lamp has slight water ingress

offside front steering arm ball joint has slight play

Pass 25 Mar 2022 134,236 miles

offside front steering arm ball joint has slight play

Pass 27 Apr 2021 123,438 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2020 112,711 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Apr 2019 95,325 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Wipers Smeary

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 25 Apr 2019 95,324 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Wipers Smeary

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 28 Nov 2017 69,543 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

slight play found at o/s/f wheel

Pass 28 Nov 2016 44,031 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 RUU is a 2022 BMW 3 Series in Grey with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 RUU, 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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What year was J7 RUU registered?

J7 RUU is a 2022 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 10 June 2022.

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