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DS07 ETA

2007 BMW X3

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2026
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

142,475 mi
Last recorded142,475 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW X385,322 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS07 ETA
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2025 142,475 miles

surface corrosion on underbody

Pass 18 Aug 2023 142,329 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2019 140,046 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2019 140,046 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 15 May 2018 117,549 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring view of some components

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 May 2018 117,255 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring view of some components

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2017 97,371 miles

Front brake discs corroded

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 28 Apr 2017 95,371 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

front and rear brake discs corroded

Pass 17 May 2016 83,423 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES WORN DOWN TO 1.6MM MINIMUM LEGAL LIMIT IN CENTRE OF TREAD - REQUIRE REPLACING

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE WEARING OFF ON EDGES & CLOSE TO 2MM WEAR LIMIT MARKERS

REAR BRAKE DISCS CORRODING - ADVISE TO BE REPLACED

UNABLE TO VISUALLY CHECK OUTER SILLS (PLASTIC COVERS)

Fail 13 May 2016 83,344 miles

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

coil spring broken OFFSIDE REAR (2.4.C.1a)

BOTH REAR TYRES WORN DOWN TO 1.6MM MINIMUM LEGAL LIMIT IN CENTRE OF TREAD - REQUIRE REPLACING

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE WEARING OFF ON EDGES & CLOSE TO 2MM WEAR LIMIT MARKERS

REAR BRAKE DISCS CORRODING - ADVISE TO BE REPLACED

UNABLE TO VISUALLY CHECK OUTER SILLS (PLASTIC COVERS)

Pass 12 May 2015 71,433 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 67,827 miles

front brake discs corroded.

front brake imbalance.

Pass 10 May 2013 65,481 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 May 2013 65,472 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 May 2012 61,674 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

O/S/F brake disc in poor condition

Fail 9 May 2012 61,674 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

O/S/F brake disc in poor condition

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 6 May 2011 56,504 miles
Fail 4 May 2011 56,502 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2010 51,748 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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DS07 ETA is a 2007 BMW X3 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 DS07 ETA, 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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DS07 ETA is a 2007 BMW X3, first registered on 22 August 2007.

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