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BG07 PMV

2007 BMW X3

Bronze Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2025
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

137,454 mi
Last recorded137,454 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2024
Typical for 2007 BMW X385,322 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG07 PMV
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2007
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2024 137,454 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2022 137,285 miles

osr shocker lose

rear diff leaking oil

Pass 28 Aug 2021 132,824 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2020 125,236 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake only has a small amount of reserve travel

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

Fail 25 Sep 2020 125,233 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Parking brake only has a small amount of reserve travel

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

Pass 14 Sep 2019 117,379 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 14 Sep 2019 117,379 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2018 107,023 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 7 Sep 2018 106,815 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 26 Sep 2017 96,121 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2016 94,045 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 24 Oct 2016 94,045 miles

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 27 Oct 2015 87,890 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2014 84,320 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.4.A2)

Fail 2 Oct 2014 84,311 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 19 Sep 2013 80,865 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Fail 19 Sep 2013 80,865 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2012 77,441 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2011 65,147 miles

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

off side rear tyre on legal limit BORDERLINE PASS

signs of some scoreing to both near side and off side rear brake discs o k at test time

signs of some surface corrosion/ pitting to both near side and off side front brake discs. o k at test time

signs of some wear to both near side and off side front tyre inner and outer edges. both just legal at test time

Pass 18 May 2010 56,537 miles

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

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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BG07 PMV is a 2007 BMW X3 in Bronze with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 BG07 PMV, 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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BG07 PMV is a 2007 BMW X3, first registered on 8 May 2007.

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