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EF57 EHL

2007 BMW X3

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

69,296 mi
Last recorded69,296 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW X385,322 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF57 EHL
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 69,296 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2024 68,035 miles

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

exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 11 Dec 2023 66,205 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2022 63,126 miles

Nearside handbrake effort low & total efficiency just on limit

Fail 7 Nov 2022 62,393 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside handbrake effort low & total efficiency just on limit

Pass 29 Nov 2021 59,719 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2020 55,251 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2019 51,162 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2019 51,158 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 Dec 2018 46,630 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2017 39,966 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2016 37,537 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2015 34,706 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2014 32,904 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2013 29,842 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2012 25,379 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2012 25,378 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 14 Nov 2011 21,327 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2010 15,148 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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EF57 EHL is a 2007 BMW X3 in Black 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 EF57 EHL, 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 EF57 EHL registered?

EF57 EHL is a 2007 BMW X3, first registered on 24 November 2007.

Is EF57 EHL safe to buy?

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