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FE07 ARF

2007 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

213,683 mi
Last recorded213,683 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW X385,322 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE07 ARF
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2025 213,683 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Jan 2024 209,714 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2023 205,178 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2022 196,365 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2021 187,062 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All on vehicle (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jan 2020 177,543 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2019 165,951 miles

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 27 Dec 2017 153,471 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 Jan 2017 143,120 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2016 130,511 miles

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)

Pass 14 Jan 2015 119,481 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

signs of oil loss at engine.

Fail 13 Jan 2015 119,479 miles

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

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

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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)

signs of oil loss at engine.

Pass 19 Aug 2014 115,388 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

handbrake requires adjustment

Pass 16 Aug 2013 102,917 miles

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

small chip in front screen

Fail 16 Aug 2013 102,917 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has a loose flange bolt (2.4.G.4c)

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

small chip in front screen

Pass 21 Aug 2012 92,760 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake pad warning light on

Fail 20 Aug 2012 92,760 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake pad warning light on

Pass 20 Aug 2011 82,187 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 Feb 2010 59,094 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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FE07 ARF is a 2007 BMW X3 in Grey 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 FE07 ARF, 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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FE07 ARF is a 2007 BMW X3, first registered on 1 March 2007.

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