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BL07 BLK

2007 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2023
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

125,753 mi
Last recorded125,753 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2022
Typical for 2007 BMW X385,322 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL07 BLK
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2022 125,753 miles

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Dec 2022 125,753 miles

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2021 119,109 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Dec 2021 119,096 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure Support bracket off gearbox broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Split/cut leaking grease. (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Fogged giving poor image and reduced output. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Fogged giving poor image and reduced output. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2020 111,297 miles

Exhaust mounting defective front mount bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated slight grease leak (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Electrical wiring insecure under bonnet/ wiring hangs next to lower steering column (4.11 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s & o/s -worn 3mm / n/s worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Nov 2019 103,992 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2018 101,565 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2017 93,870 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside rear bump stop is broken

Fail 17 Oct 2017 93,865 miles

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

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

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

4x4 Lamp Illuminated

Both rear wheels are grabbing slightly

Front brake discs are corroded

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside rear bump stop is broken

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 10 Nov 2016 87,640 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt slight seepage. (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 8 Nov 2016 87,600 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt slight seepage. (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 11 Nov 2015 75,828 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both outters & n/s/f inner (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Outer cv joint slight lose of grease,wiper split

Fail 9 Nov 2015 75,827 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both outters & n/s/f inner (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Outer cv joint slight lose of grease,wiper split

Pass 31 Dec 2014 69,237 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2013 71,849 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2012 48,880 miles

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

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 5 Sep 2011 40,347 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2011 40,347 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2010 29,970 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2010 29,970 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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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BL07 BLK 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 65%.

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 BL07 BLK, 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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BL07 BLK is a 2007 BMW X3, first registered on 31 July 2007.

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