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C8 MLO

2007 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

97,967 mi
Last recorded97,967 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW X385,322 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC8 MLO
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 97,967 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2025 93,783 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2024 90,593 miles

All tyres wearing low inner

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

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2023 86,512 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2022 80,728 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2021 74,085 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2021 74,085 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 2 Nov 2020 73,087 miles
Pass 9 May 2019 65,820 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2018 64,414 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 58,968 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2017 58,887 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

Pass 22 Mar 2016 51,436 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel Recommend Adjustment OF Hand Brake (3.1.6b)

re-test on failed items only

Fail 16 Mar 2016 51,252 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel Recommend Adjustment OF Hand Brake (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Mar 2015 45,477 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 13 Mar 2015 45,477 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Mar 2014 40,463 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 34,625 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2012 33,963 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 25 Oct 2011 27,182 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 20,810 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)

offside front tyre worn outside the centre 3/4 breadth of tread

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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C8 MLO is a 2007 BMW X3 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 C8 MLO, 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 C8 MLO registered?

C8 MLO is a 2007 BMW X3, first registered on 26 September 2007.

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