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FE57 VMU

2007 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

129,985 mi
Last recorded129,985 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW X385,322 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE57 VMU
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 129,985 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2025 115,848 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2024 112,732 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2023 107,986 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2022 104,605 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 2 Sep 2021 101,783 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2020 100,672 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2019 94,892 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

exhaust corroded

exhaust corroded

rear ABS rings heavily corroded

Fail 21 Nov 2019 94,892 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

exhaust corroded

exhaust corroded

rear ABS rings heavily corroded

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Nov 2018 88,773 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2017 86,054 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2017 86,054 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 7 Nov 2016 80,728 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2016 80,728 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 9 Nov 2015 74,810 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 68,771 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)

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2014 59,834 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 52,562 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2012 48,655 miles

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

both rear tyres perished and cracked

front brake disc`s 33% corroded and worn

Pass 8 Aug 2011 37,986 miles

all tyres starting to perish on inner sidewalls

Pass 31 Aug 2010 29,588 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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FE57 VMU is a 2007 BMW X3 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 FE57 VMU, 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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FE57 VMU is a 2007 BMW X3, first registered on 1 September 2007.

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