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B7 LKA

2007 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

173,888 mi
Last recorded173,888 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW X385,322 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB7 LKA
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 173,888 miles

Handbrake light on

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

TPMS light on

Fail 6 Feb 2026 173,888 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Handbrake light on

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

TPMS light on

Pass 13 Feb 2025 168,283 miles

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

TPMS light on

Fail 7 Feb 2025 168,264 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

TPMS light on

Pass 9 Feb 2024 166,068 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

TPMS Light On

Fail 2 Feb 2024 166,043 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested Suspension Components Detached (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Differential Leaking

TPMS Light On

Pass 7 Nov 2022 163,116 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2021 158,241 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2021 158,241 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Oct 2020 148,631 miles
Pass 8 May 2019 145,269 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2018 137,493 miles

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

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)

Pass 2 May 2017 128,280 miles

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

front brake discs worn

rear brake pads wearing thin

Fail 2 May 2017 128,280 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working both front (1.1.A.3b)

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

front brake discs worn

rear brake pads wearing thin

Pass 2 May 2016 120,380 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2015 110,559 miles

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

engine light on

rear diff oil leak

Pass 9 Apr 2014 96,407 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)

Pass 22 Apr 2013 82,301 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 66,448 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 45,788 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2010 38,476 miles

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

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

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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B7 LKA is a 2007 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 B7 LKA, 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 B7 LKA registered?

B7 LKA is a 2007 BMW X3, first registered on 3 March 2007.

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