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CU07 VEA

2007 BMW X3

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

123,185 mi
Last recorded123,185 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW X385,322 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU07 VEA
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 123,185 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 5 Dec 2025 123,185 miles

Fuel system component leaking fuel filter heater (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2024 119,685 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both cracked around bead (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre not repairable ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both run off on inner sections and 3mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Dec 2023 116,730 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres cracking inner side walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres outer side walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Dec 2022 113,552 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2021 109,936 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front lower arms, inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front lower arms, inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

TPMS light on dash.

Fail 16 Dec 2021 109,936 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction Steering angle sensor fault, clear / reset. (2.6 (a))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front lower arms, inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front lower arms, inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

TPMS light on dash.

Pass 8 Dec 2020 106,591 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Jun 2019 101,686 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2019 101,686 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Road wheel fixing missing 1 of each wheel (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Aug 2018 98,352 miles

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2017 89,957 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 26 Oct 2016 87,213 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 1 Feb 2016 83,623 miles

Rear both shock absorber shrouds insecure

Pass 6 Feb 2015 75,071 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2013 68,666 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2012 63,282 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2011 57,685 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 28 Jun 2010 46,383 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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CU07 VEA is a 2007 BMW X3 in Blue with a 2,993cc 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 CU07 VEA, 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

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What year was CU07 VEA registered?

CU07 VEA is a 2007 BMW X3, first registered on 13 July 2007.

Is CU07 VEA safe to buy?

The MOT history for CU07 VEA shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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