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HV57 MEU

2007 BMW X3

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2026
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

Typical for 2007 BMW X385,322 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV57 MEU
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2025

Undertrays fitted at the time of test

Pass 3 Feb 2024 164,123 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2023 155,171 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

wrong size wheels

Fail 13 Feb 2023 155,036 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Bonnet seriously at risk of opening inadvertently (3.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Dec 2021 146,494 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))

Pass 28 Dec 2020 141,300 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2019 134,717 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2019 134,717 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2018 125,492 miles

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

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

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

Fail 23 Oct 2018 125,487 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both side front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both side rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2017 109,053 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 12 Aug 2016 97,705 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2016 97,453 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 31 Jul 2015 81,152 miles

Nearside Front tyre punctured

Fail 29 Jul 2015 81,112 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front tyre punctured

Pass 12 Sep 2014 63,865 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2013 47,102 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2013 47,102 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Jul 2012 41,996 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2012 41,996 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2011 37,223 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2011 37,223 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

both front tyres worn on edges

rear brake pads getting low.

Pass 18 Oct 2010 31,030 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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)

object hanging on mirror

Fail 18 Oct 2010 31,030 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

object hanging on mirror

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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HV57 MEU is a 2007 BMW X3 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 HV57 MEU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HV57 MEU registered?

HV57 MEU is a 2007 BMW X3, first registered on 27 September 2007.

Is HV57 MEU safe to buy?

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