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AR07 HSD

2007 BMW X3

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2021
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

146,259 mi
Last recorded146,259 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2020
Typical for 2007 BMW X385,322 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR07 HSD
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2020 146,259 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

emissions too clean to measure

Pass 21 Aug 2019 145,477 miles

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

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

exhaust slight corrosion

Pass 8 Aug 2018 142,075 miles

nearside & offside front brake disc pads worn

Fail 6 Aug 2018 142,053 miles

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

nearside & offside front brake disc pads worn

Pass 11 Jul 2017 131,566 miles

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

nearside & offside front tyres worn on outer edges

Fail 11 Jul 2017 131,566 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick & offside rear (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

nearside & offside front tyres worn on outer edges

Pass 14 Jul 2016 121,998 miles

Front Number plate cracked

Nearside Rear tyre has screw in it

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Jul 2015 108,941 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

emissions to clean to test

front discs lipped

Pass 6 Aug 2014 96,559 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 31 Jul 2013 82,632 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Pass 3 Aug 2012 71,403 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2012 71,305 miles

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

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

n/s/r tyre worn bald on inner edge

Pass 2 Aug 2011 57,244 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Aug 2011 57,244 miles

Offside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2010 15,068 miles

How Reliable is the BMW X3?

Based on 1,227,551 MOT tests across 116,465 vehicles.

81.7%
Pass Rate
7,291
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
116,465
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 14,027
coil spring broken 11,583
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 7,799
coil spring fractured 6,299
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 5,284
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AR07 HSD is a 2007 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 2007 BMW X3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.7% with a typical mileage of 85,322 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 X3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 14,027 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AR07 HSD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW X3 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 19 years old, this BMW X3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AR07 HSD is a 2007 BMW X3, first registered on 9 August 2007.

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