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KB07 SYE

2007 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

159,842 mi
Last recorded159,842 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW X385,322 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKB07 SYE
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 159,842 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2024 155,078 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2023 141,920 miles

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

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

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

Fail 1 Dec 2023 141,920 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2022 125,170 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2022 122,417 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2022 122,416 miles

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

Fail 5 Jan 2022 122,394 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Aug 2020 114,888 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2020 114,888 miles

Offside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 13 Aug 2019 106,271 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge under 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge under 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge just over 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Aug 2019 106,140 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge under 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge under 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge just over 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Aug 2018 92,500 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2017 78,877 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2016 64,623 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2016 64,623 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 5 Aug 2015 53,961 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

rear n/s roadwheel and tyre wall slight damage

Pass 2 Sep 2014 43,975 miles

offside front shock absorber leaking

offside rear shock absorbers signs of leak

Pass 18 May 2013 31,385 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 28,012 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2011 24,934 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2011 24,934 miles

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

all 3 wipers poor

Pass 2 Jun 2010 20,777 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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KB07 SYE is a 2007 BMW X3 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 KB07 SYE, 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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KB07 SYE is a 2007 BMW X3, first registered on 4 June 2007.

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