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L15 CEN

2007 BMW X3

Grey Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

64,021 mi
Last recorded64,021 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW X385,322 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL15 CEN
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 64,021 miles

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective opaque (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 7 Jan 2026 63,994 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective cracked (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords tread centre 235 55 17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective opaque (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Jan 2025 62,205 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2024 60,583 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2024 60,576 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2022 58,303 miles

Front Nearside and Offside suspension and attachment have its surface corroded Shock absorbers outer casing, suspension arms,

Fuel cap sealing washer deteriorated

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

Rear Nearside and Offside axle and attachment have its surface corroded Shock absorbers outer casing, suspension arms,

Pass 23 Dec 2021 56,269 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2021 56,222 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2020 52,381 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2020 52,381 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 13 Dec 2019 49,639 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2018 45,337 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 14 Dec 2018 45,337 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 15 Dec 2017 42,830 miles

Nearside Front Outer tyre worn

Offside Front Outer tyre worn

Fail 6 Sep 2017 42,723 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front tyre perished in treads

Nearside Rear tyre perished in treads

Offside Front tyre perished in treads

Offside Rear tyre perished in treads

Pass 15 Sep 2016 38,898 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Sep 2015 35,457 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 30,893 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 27,444 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2013 27,444 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2012 22,617 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 21,788 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 17,604 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Apr 2010 13,049 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2010 13,049 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (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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L15 CEN is a 2007 BMW X3 in Grey with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 L15 CEN, 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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L15 CEN is a 2007 BMW X3, first registered on 23 May 2007.

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