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DS07 PAO

2007 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

188,023 mi
Last recorded188,023 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW X385,322 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS07 PAO
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 188,023 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to approx 3 mm. worn below 1.6 mm on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to approx 2 mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to approx 3 mm. worn below 1.6 mm on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to approx 2 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2025 184,433 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides NS and OS (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Full covers/shields and undertrays fitted obscuring viewing some testable components

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and attached components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2024 178,741 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2023 172,283 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2022 166,216 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2021 160,290 miles

Engine covers and full undertrays/shields/covers fitted obscuring viewing some testable components

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))

Pass 15 Aug 2020 153,295 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

undertrays fitted unable to see all testable components

Pass 3 Aug 2019 144,847 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2018 134,853 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2017 123,764 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2016 111,824 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2015 100,422 miles

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

Fail 29 Jul 2015 100,422 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2014 94,680 miles

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

Fail 3 Jun 2013 85,601 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Jun 2013 85,601 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 20 Apr 2012 74,937 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2011 59,050 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2011 59,050 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 44,284 miles

Chip in windscreen not in swept area

Fail 11 Mar 2010 44,284 miles

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

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

Chip in windscreen not in swept area

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 PAO is a 2007 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 DS07 PAO, 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 DS07 PAO registered?

DS07 PAO is a 2007 BMW X3, first registered on 28 March 2007.

Is DS07 PAO safe to buy?

The MOT history for DS07 PAO shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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