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LB57 VSJ

2007 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Mar 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

100,382 mi
Last recorded100,382 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW X385,322 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB57 VSJ
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 100,382 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output BOTH OS+NS (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2024 96,361 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge os+ns (5.2.3 (e))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output os+ns (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge os+ns (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Dec 2023 86,585 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement os+ns (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning os+ns. (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2022 76,892 miles

both rear outer position lamps not working

brake pad warning lamp on

parking brake travel high

Fail 3 Dec 2022 76,892 miles

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

both rear outer position lamps not working

brake pad warning lamp on

parking brake travel high

Pass 30 Oct 2021 68,837 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2020 63,405 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2020 63,396 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Pass 25 Mar 2019 57,669 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2019 57,593 miles

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Rear wheel bolt missing

Pass 23 Oct 2017 47,745 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2017 47,745 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Jun 2016 34,516 miles
Fail 31 May 2016 34,492 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions incorrect rotation (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Dec 2014 30,039 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 17 Dec 2013 23,575 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Fail 16 Dec 2013 23,575 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2012 18,607 miles

front discs corroded

rear discs corroded

Fail 18 Dec 2012 18,607 miles

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

front discs corroded

rear discs corroded

Pass 13 Dec 2011 13,957 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2010 11,195 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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LB57 VSJ is a 2007 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LB57 VSJ, 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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LB57 VSJ is a 2007 BMW X3, first registered on 20 December 2007.

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