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H3 OFE

2007 BMW X3

Grey Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2026
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

79,885 mi
Last recorded79,885 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW X385,322 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH3 OFE
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2025 79,885 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 Dec 2023 76,984 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2023 76,893 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Jul 2023 76,824 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 9 May 2022 65,756 miles
Fail 7 May 2022 65,751 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Pass 11 May 2021 62,408 miles

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

Fail 11 May 2021 62,408 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 19 Mar 2020 60,704 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2020 60,704 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2019 56,892 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Feb 2019 56,892 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2018 53,242 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2018 53,242 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 22 Apr 2017 48,303 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 40,317 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2015 31,453 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 25,239 miles

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

nearside front,offside front ,nearside rear & offside rear tyre tread rubber starting to crack & perish

Pass 21 Mar 2013 18,401 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 12,224 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2012 12,084 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2011 5,125 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 5,077 miles

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 17 May 2010 4,057 miles
Fail 17 May 2010 4,057 miles

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

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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H3 OFE is a 2007 BMW X3 in Grey with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 H3 OFE, 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 H3 OFE registered?

H3 OFE is a 2007 BMW X3, first registered on 12 May 2007.

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