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BT07 TAU

2007 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

240,328 mi
Last recorded240,328 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW X385,322 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT07 TAU
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 240,328 miles

ENGINE COVER FITTED

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Pass 13 Sep 2024 224,593 miles

ENGINE COVER FITTED

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Pass 12 Sep 2023 207,374 miles

ENGINE COVER FITTED

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INNER EDGE SLIGHTLY WORN (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INNER EDGE SLIGHTLY WORN (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Fail 11 Sep 2023 207,372 miles

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

ENGINE COVER FITTED

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INNER EDGE SLIGHTLY WORN (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INNER EDGE SLIGHTLY WORN (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Pass 14 Sep 2022 193,723 miles

ENGINE COVER FITTED

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Pass 20 Sep 2021 182,332 miles

ENGINE COVER FITTED

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Pass 27 Aug 2020 173,849 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Sep 2019 165,223 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes are greased (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 5 Sep 2019 165,219 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes are greased (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Sep 2018 155,700 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2017 130,623 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2017 130,389 miles

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

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

Offside Rear 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)

Pass 24 Sep 2016 110,658 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 100,318 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 88,479 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013 77,471 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 63,768 miles

rear brake pads are worn

Pass 24 Sep 2011 51,618 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

all tyre side walls are cracking

front brake disc surfaces are poor and pads are low

Pass 28 May 2010 35,701 miles

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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BT07 TAU is a 2007 BMW X3 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BT07 TAU, 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 BT07 TAU registered?

BT07 TAU is a 2007 BMW X3, first registered on 19 June 2007.

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