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J15 SBN

2007 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

128,602 mi
Last recorded128,602 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW X385,322 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ15 SBN
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2025 128,602 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

slight noise from rear hand brake shoes and may need looking at

Pass 15 Dec 2023 127,138 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2023 121,568 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2022 115,702 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2021 106,513 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2020 98,651 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2019 93,336 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2018 80,737 miles

Engine Covers / Under-trays Fitted

Fail 24 Jan 2018 80,737 miles

Engine Covers / Under-trays Fitted

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 24 Jan 2017 70,786 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2017 70,786 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2016 60,929 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2014 50,345 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2014 47,606 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2014 47,606 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2013 41,555 miles

offside front tyre worn on shoulder

Pass 13 Apr 2012 34,961 miles

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

nearside front tyre worns/shoulder

Pass 12 Apr 2011 28,210 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 21,811 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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J15 SBN is a 2007 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 J15 SBN, 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 J15 SBN registered?

J15 SBN is a 2007 BMW X3, first registered on 25 June 2007.

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