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CE57 FCJ

2007 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

156,283 mi
Last recorded156,283 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW X385,322 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE57 FCJ
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 156,283 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2024 155,760 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2023 154,530 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Aug 2022 152,493 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2021 150,311 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2020 149,028 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2019 147,422 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2018 142,370 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2017 140,123 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 135,599 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear on wear limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 21 Jul 2016 135,598 miles

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

Electronic stability system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

BRAKE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear on wear limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Aug 2015 124,448 miles

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

Fail 6 Aug 2015 124,441 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both rear (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2014 110,955 miles

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

oil leak on engine

Fail 19 Aug 2014 110,866 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

oil leak on engine

Pass 15 Aug 2013 95,193 miles

o/s/f tyre tread worn on outer edge

Fail 15 Aug 2013 95,186 miles

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

o/s/f tyre tread worn on outer edge

Pass 14 Sep 2012 79,243 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 13 Sep 2012 79,196 miles

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Sep 2011 65,099 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2011 64,941 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2010 46,712 miles

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

Fail 6 Sep 2010 46,659 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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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CE57 FCJ is a 2007 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 CE57 FCJ, 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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CE57 FCJ is a 2007 BMW X3, first registered on 26 September 2007.

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