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L999 MBE

2007 BMW X3

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

126,630 mi
Last recorded126,630 miles
Recorded on27 May 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW X385,322 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL999 MBE
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 May 2025 126,630 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Apr 2025 126,618 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2022 110,749 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2021 97,117 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both have slight lip to edges (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front lower arm ball joint both sides at front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres slightly worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 13 Oct 2021 97,107 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both have slight lip to edges (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front lower arm ball joint both sides at front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres slightly worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 11 Nov 2020 89,575 miles

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

Oil level low

Rear diff slightly noisy

Pass 6 Nov 2019 78,934 miles

Soft brake pedal

Pass 14 Dec 2018 71,068 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/45/18 99v dun (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 21 Nov 2017 62,916 miles

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

Fail 21 Nov 2017 62,916 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 13 Oct 2016 52,882 miles

Nearside Front tyre perished in primary grooves

Offside Front tyre perished in primary grooves

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

Fail 13 Oct 2016 52,881 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Front tyre perished in primary grooves

Offside Front tyre perished in primary grooves

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

Pass 6 Mar 2015 41,334 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Mar 2014 36,621 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 33,107 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2012 28,072 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 23,248 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 18,403 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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L999 MBE is a 2007 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 L999 MBE, 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 L999 MBE registered?

L999 MBE is a 2007 BMW X3, first registered on 12 March 2007.

Is L999 MBE safe to buy?

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