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CX57 SWW

2007 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

121,134 mi
Last recorded121,134 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW X385,322 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX57 SWW
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 121,134 miles

Covers Fitted

Fail 12 Aug 2025 121,014 miles

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

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative Linkage snapped off sensor (4.1.5 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Upper Strut top mounting corroded

Rear Exhaust heat shields slightly insecure

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

Pass 9 Aug 2024 114,009 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2024 113,915 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog dull

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. os effort low (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2023 111,156 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2023 111,150 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 20 Jul 2022 105,364 miles

parking brake effort low for this car

Pass 19 Jul 2021 100,660 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2020 96,583 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe/center pipe at clamp (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

sill covers/ undertrays fitted unable to fully inspect

Pass 14 Jun 2019 93,465 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2018 87,169 miles

both rear bump stops perishing

child seat in nearside rear. unable to inspect seat belt

Pass 20 Jun 2017 79,481 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2016 76,395 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2015 66,242 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2014 56,719 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Oct 2014 56,719 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Aug 2013 50,349 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Sep 2012 42,805 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 7 Sep 2011 34,541 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 25,991 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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CX57 SWW is a 2007 BMW X3 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 CX57 SWW, 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 CX57 SWW registered?

CX57 SWW is a 2007 BMW X3, first registered on 6 September 2007.

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