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AR07 MGJ

2007 BMW X3

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

120,790 mi
Last recorded120,790 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW X385,322 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 120,790 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2025 119,030 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2024 116,404 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2023 113,468 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2023 113,468 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 17 Jan 2022 110,412 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2021 108,382 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2020 104,016 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2020 103,973 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 10 Jan 2019 97,950 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2019 97,949 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to mot fail (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Nov 2017 92,191 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2016 84,498 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front tyre deep cuts in tread

Nearside Rear tyre deep cuts in tread

Offside Front tyre bald inner edge

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear silencer mounting starting to split

Rear suspension bump stops perished

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

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

Pass 19 Nov 2015 76,550 miles

Offside Rear suspension bump stop perished

Offside o/s bonnet catch fault, n/s catch holding bonnet adequetly

Tow ball not fitted at time of test

Fail 19 Nov 2015 76,550 miles

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

Offside Rear suspension bump stop perished

Tow ball not fitted at time of test

Pass 6 Nov 2014 66,609 miles

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 22 Nov 2013 59,784 miles

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

n/s/r shock absorber bump stop perished

Fail 21 Nov 2013 59,784 miles

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

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

n/s/f tyre bald on edges

n/s/r shock absorber bump stop perished

o/s/f tyre worn on edges

Fail 2 Jan 2013 53,925 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre has a small cut

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Jan 2013 53,925 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a small cut

Pass 16 Dec 2011 46,446 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2011 45,825 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2010 38,093 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)

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

removed sat nav mount from screen

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 MGJ is a 2007 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 MGJ, 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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What year was AR07 MGJ registered?

AR07 MGJ is a 2007 BMW X3, first registered on 4 July 2007.

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