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CN56 OSZ

2007 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2025
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

131,061 mi
Last recorded131,061 miles
Recorded on16 May 2024
Typical for 2007 BMW X385,322 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN56 OSZ
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 May 2024 131,061 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 3 Apr 2024 130,051 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Brake performance unable to be tested due to brake pedal (1.2.1 (g))

Prop shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both sides (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 24 Mar 2023 121,409 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

stone chip in windscreen

Fail 23 Mar 2023 121,392 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

stone chip in windscreen

Pass 14 Mar 2022 112,845 miles

Emissions not Detected

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

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

Parking Brake lever has little reserve Travel

Fail 11 Mar 2022 112,842 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Emissions not Detected

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

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

Parking Brake lever has little reserve Travel

Pass 10 Mar 2021 103,444 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2020 97,085 miles
Pass 1 May 2019 87,411 miles

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

Pass 28 Dec 2017 79,324 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2017 75,991 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2016 68,992 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2016 68,992 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2015 65,197 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2014 60,481 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 54,746 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2013 51,598 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2013 51,598 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 11 Jan 2012 39,739 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2011 25,054 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2011 25,054 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2010 18,494 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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CN56 OSZ is a 2007 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 CN56 OSZ, 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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CN56 OSZ is a 2007 BMW X3, first registered on 31 January 2007.

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