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IIA 8479

2007 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

101,086 mi
Last recorded101,086 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW X385,322 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationIIA 8479
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 101,086 miles

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Differential casing/ final drive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Feb 2026 101,086 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Differential casing/ final drive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2025 96,688 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2025 96,689 miles

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Final drive/differential casing (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 12 Feb 2025 96,686 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Final drive/differential casing (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 16 Feb 2024 92,514 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2023 88,788 miles

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

Fail 21 Feb 2023 88,788 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2022 84,744 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2022 84,744 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Pass 2 Mar 2021 80,750 miles

Front to rear metal brake pipe joins corroded

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

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

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

Fail 1 Mar 2021 80,748 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak centre pipe clamp split (8.2.2.1 (b))

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

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

Both front brake backplates insecure

Front to rear metal brake pipe joins corroded

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

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2020 78,713 miles

Nearside Rear 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 27 Mar 2019 74,801 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2018 70,543 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 66,638 miles

Several small stone chips across the windscreen

Pass 31 Mar 2016 61,486 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2016 61,470 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2015 55,776 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 10 Mar 2014 50,210 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2014 50,210 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 27 Mar 2013 44,376 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2013 44,376 miles

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 12 Mar 2012 38,016 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2011 31,859 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 26,369 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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IIA 8479 is a 2007 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 IIA 8479, 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 IIA 8479 registered?

IIA 8479 is a 2007 BMW X3, first registered on 14 September 2007.

Is IIA 8479 safe to buy?

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