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L555 JLS

2007 BMW X3

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

194,075 mi
Last recorded194,075 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW X385,322 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL555 JLS
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 194,075 miles
Fail 26 May 2026 193,734 miles

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

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2025 184,505 miles
Fail 22 May 2025 184,268 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

tpms light on

Pass 13 May 2024 172,796 miles
Pass 9 May 2023 160,199 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

Fail 9 May 2023 160,199 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 23 May 2022 148,279 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear on edges (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

engine covers/undertrays fitted

Fail 9 May 2022 147,916 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords and close to legal limit - 235/50/18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear on edges (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cuts not deep enough to reach ply/cords (5.2.3 (e))

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

engine covers/undertrays fitted

Pass 28 May 2021 135,232 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Undertrays Fitted Not Allowing Full Inspection Of Underside Components

Windscreen Damaged Outside Zone A

Fail 25 May 2021 135,035 miles

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre Bold On Outer Edge

Nearside Rear On Legal Legal Limit Of 1.6mm Has Nail In

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Undertrays Fitted Not Allowing Full Inspection Of Underside Components

Windscreen Damaged Outside Zone A

Pass 7 May 2020 128,180 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre Has Slight Wear To Outer Edge

Oil leak, but not excessive Undertrays Fitted Not Allowing Full Inspection (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Undertrays/Covers Fitted Not Allowing Full Inspection Of Some Components

Windscreen Has Slight Damage Outside Zone A

Fail 6 May 2020 128,180 miles

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre Has Slight Wear To Outer Edge

Oil leak, but not excessive Undertrays Fitted Not Allowing Full Inspection (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Undertrays/Covers Fitted Not Allowing Full Inspection Of Some Components

Windscreen Has Slight Damage Outside Zone A

Pass 4 Jun 2019 116,893 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2019 116,893 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 2 May 2018 103,874 miles

4 x 4 light illuminated

Fail 28 Apr 2018 103,874 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system inoperative (4.1.D.4)

4 x 4 light illuminated

Pass 24 Oct 2017 102,119 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2017 102,119 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2016 97,682 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2015 91,596 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2014 78,968 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Oct 2013 66,206 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2012 53,996 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside front tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Oct 2011 43,906 miles

engine & sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

under body trays fittednot allowing full inspection

Pass 26 Oct 2010 26,428 miles

front tyres wearing on edges

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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L555 JLS is a 2007 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 L555 JLS, 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 L555 JLS registered?

L555 JLS is a 2007 BMW X3, first registered on 29 September 2007.

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