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LA04 DAD

2007 BMW X3

Bronze Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

126,022 mi
Last recorded126,022 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW X385,322 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA04 DAD
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2007
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 126,022 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2025 120,710 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2024 116,363 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2023 112,904 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2022 110,258 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2021 101,873 miles

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working centre (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jan 2020 97,168 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2019 91,305 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2018 86,044 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2018 86,044 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 21 Jan 2017 81,470 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2015 75,433 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2015 75,433 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 22 Sep 2014 67,318 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 Sep 2014 67,318 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Sep 2013 53,737 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 20 Aug 2012 45,848 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 30,394 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2011 30,394 miles

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

Fail 19 Sep 2011 29,988 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 10 Nov 2010 25,506 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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LA04 DAD is a 2007 BMW X3 in Bronze with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 LA04 DAD, 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 LA04 DAD registered?

LA04 DAD is a 2007 BMW X3, first registered on 16 November 2007.

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