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K5 SWM

2007 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 May 2027
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

151,323 mi
Last recorded151,323 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW X385,322 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK5 SWM
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 151,323 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 7 May 2026 151,320 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 7 May 2025 149,055 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 7 May 2025 149,055 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 May 2024 146,534 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 7 May 2024 146,532 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Mar 2023 143,619 miles

Nearside Rear fog lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.5.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 31 Mar 2022 141,050 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

TPMS warning

headlamp washers no fluid

Fail 29 Mar 2022 141,050 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

TPMS warning

headlamp washers no fluid

Pass 30 Mar 2021 138,502 miles

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 23 Mar 2021 138,470 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.5 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake insecure brake back plate (1.1.21 (c))

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

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 10 Mar 2020 137,601 miles

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 23% weak (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2018 126,656 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2018 126,652 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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 26 Aug 2017 116,342 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2016 109,617 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2015 99,337 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2015 99,337 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2014 89,563 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2013 82,952 miles

Rear driveshaft oil seals leaking

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 12 Nov 2013 82,950 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear driveshaft oil seals leaking

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Nov 2012 75,654 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2012 75,654 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2011 68,894 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2010 51,387 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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K5 SWM is a 2007 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 K5 SWM, 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 K5 SWM registered?

K5 SWM is a 2007 BMW X3, first registered on 8 August 2007.

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