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HY07 SXJ

2007 BMW X3

Red Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Mar 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

120,157 mi
Last recorded120,157 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW X385,322 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY07 SXJ
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 120,157 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearward (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearward (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also slight wear on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ns & os (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 10 Mar 2026 120,157 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearward (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearward (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also slight wear on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ns & os (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Mar 2025 118,888 miles

Emissions passed but not sent across to test.

Pass 13 Mar 2024 118,064 miles

surface rust under vehicle chassis and components

Pass 15 Mar 2023 116,721 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing X4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Mar 2022 114,992 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 14 Mar 2022 114,989 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 29 Mar 2021 106,235 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Mar 2020 102,033 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2019 94,911 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2019 94,911 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2018 87,145 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2018 87,145 miles

Offside Front Outer Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 21 Mar 2017 80,179 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)

Fail 21 Mar 2017 80,179 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Mar 2016 73,353 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 67,045 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 7 Apr 2014 61,499 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 11 Apr 2013 55,623 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 19 Apr 2012 48,926 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2012 48,926 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 31 Mar 2011 40,689 miles

both front tyres on 3mm tread

both rear tyres on 3mm tread

Pass 15 Apr 2010 27,751 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2010 27,751 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (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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HY07 SXJ is a 2007 BMW X3 in Red with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 HY07 SXJ, 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 HY07 SXJ registered?

HY07 SXJ is a 2007 BMW X3, first registered on 1 March 2007.

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