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L23 FWR

2007 BMW X3

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

153,048 mi
Last recorded153,048 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW X385,322 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL23 FWR
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 153,048 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2024 138,425 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted flat spot (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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 and has a nail in it (5.2.3 (e))

Rear exhaust heatshield loose

tpms malfunction light on (pre 2012)

Pass 31 Oct 2022 129,519 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Oct 2022 129,519 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Fail 14 Oct 2022 129,244 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2021 113,811 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2021 113,794 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2020 108,172 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2019 103,064 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2018 98,041 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2017 91,909 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2016 86,559 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2015 78,688 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2014 66,536 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

sill covers fitted

Fail 1 Dec 2014 66,536 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

sill covers fitted

Pass 25 Jan 2014 60,242 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2013 50,626 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2012 46,613 miles

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

both front tyres worn on inner edges

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

rear brake pads lowish

tread getting low on n/s/r tyre

Pass 28 Sep 2011 35,844 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 33,419 miles

nearside rear tyre is on the legal min of 1.6mm

nearside rear tyre wearing to the inner edge

offside front tyre 2mm

offside front tyre wearing to the inner edge

offside rear tyre 3mm

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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L23 FWR is a 2007 BMW X3 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 L23 FWR, 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 L23 FWR registered?

L23 FWR is a 2007 BMW X3, first registered on 27 September 2007.

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