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BJ57 WLP

2007 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2022
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

129,862 mi
Last recorded129,862 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2021
Typical for 2007 BMW X385,322 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ57 WLP
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2021 129,862 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Dec 2020 121,375 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2020 121,370 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure suspension arm inner bolt loose (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 May 2019 112,789 miles

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

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

oil leak

Fail 10 May 2019 112,767 miles

Brake performance not tested 4x4 vehicle, tyre has cords exposed + grinding brakes (1.2.1 (g))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Bonnet release

Offside Rear Nail in tyre Inner sidewall ()

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2018 105,354 miles

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

Fail 13 Apr 2018 105,354 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 13 May 2017 103,681 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 96,631 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Outer sill covers, engine covers and under trays fitted

Wiper blades smearing slightly

Fail 20 Jul 2016 96,631 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Outer sill covers, engine covers and under trays fitted

Wiper blades smearing slightly

Pass 17 Jul 2015 87,188 miles

Both front tyres wearing slightly on the inner edges

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Outer sill covers fitted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Wiper blades smearing slightly

Fail 17 Jul 2015 87,188 miles

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

Both front tyres wearing slightly on the inner edges

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Outer sill covers fitted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Wiper blades smearing slightly

Pass 23 Jul 2014 78,416 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2013 69,067 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2012 55,760 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 Oct 2012 55,760 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Oct 2011 44,178 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2011 44,177 miles

Offside Upper Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 Sep 2010 31,726 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2010 31,393 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

advise front and rear brake pads low

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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BJ57 WLP is a 2007 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 BJ57 WLP, 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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BJ57 WLP is a 2007 BMW X3, first registered on 31 October 2007.

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