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HV07 FZB

2007 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

143,369 mi
Last recorded143,369 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW X385,322 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV07 FZB
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2025 143,369 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2025 143,240 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Front joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear arm, joint pointing up (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Mar 2024 138,596 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2023 136,648 miles

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

Fail 3 Mar 2023 136,609 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Mar 2022 133,364 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Feb 2022 133,364 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2021 123,293 miles

off side rear outer side lamp only partially working

Fail 16 Mar 2021 123,277 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

off side rear outer side lamp only partially working

Pass 16 Mar 2020 116,814 miles

brake warning lamp stays on

Fail 9 Mar 2020 116,020 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm completely bald and dangerous (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

brake warning lamp stays on

t p m s light stays on

Pass 13 Mar 2019 106,210 miles

Front brake discs worn

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

Offside rear tyre perished

Pass 15 Mar 2018 92,895 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2017 89,838 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2016 87,127 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 83,574 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 79,591 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 72,075 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 61,490 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 54,342 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2011 54,341 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2010 40,303 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2010 39,918 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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HV07 FZB is a 2007 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 HV07 FZB, 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 HV07 FZB registered?

HV07 FZB is a 2007 BMW X3, first registered on 6 March 2007.

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