CarVerify

Free Car Check

CE57 VFY

2007 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 2993cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

118,194 mi
Last recorded118,194 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW X385,322 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE57 VFY
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 118,194 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 May 2025 108,245 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2023 104,018 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2022 99,041 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2021 98,200 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 29 May 2020 94,728 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 27 May 2020 94,725 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 7 Mar 2019 90,920 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2018 84,692 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2017 77,067 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

UNDERTRAYS FITTED

Pass 18 Apr 2016 67,785 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2015 55,863 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2014 44,928 miles

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

cut in n/s/f tyre sidewall

Fail 15 Apr 2014 44,863 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

cut in n/s/f tyre sidewall

Pass 9 Apr 2013 33,437 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight damage to n/s/f tyre outer sidewall

Fail 9 Apr 2013 33,437 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both n/s tyres damaged on sidewalls

Pass 10 Apr 2012 22,406 miles

cut in n/s/r tyre wall

Pass 8 Apr 2011 13,039 miles

slight damage to front tyre outer sidewalls

Fail 8 Apr 2011 13,023 miles

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

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

slight damage to front tyre outer sidewalls

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
Full BMW X3 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

CE57 VFY is a 2007 BMW X3 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 CE57 VFY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of CE57 VFY?

You can check the full history of CE57 VFY by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was CE57 VFY registered?

CE57 VFY is a 2007 BMW X3, first registered on 15 September 2007.

Is CE57 VFY safe to buy?

The MOT history for CE57 VFY shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does CE57 VFY have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on CE57 VFY. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.