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EX57 VEV

2007 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2020
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

180,727 mi
Last recorded180,727 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2019
Typical for 2007 BMW X385,322 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX57 VEV
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2019 180,727 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Oct 2017 161,044 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2017 160,973 miles

Brake performance not tested Due to tyre and pads (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

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

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Brake pedal actuating linkage has slight wear in the eye of a brake clevis joint (3.3.A.1g)

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 16 Sep 2016 155,665 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2015 144,621 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 125,199 miles

Both rear tyres wearing on edges

Pass 12 Sep 2013 112,144 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Sep 2012 97,628 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front inner brake pads wearing thin

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Wiper blades slightly smeary

Pass 9 Sep 2011 75,899 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2011 75,899 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 24 Sep 2010 56,091 miles

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

Fail 23 Sep 2010 55,999 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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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EX57 VEV is a 2007 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 EX57 VEV, 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 EX57 VEV registered?

EX57 VEV is a 2007 BMW X3, first registered on 3 September 2007.

Is EX57 VEV safe to buy?

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