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LC57 EJA

2007 BMW X3

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Apr 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

141,023 mi
Last recorded141,023 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW X385,322 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC57 EJA
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2026 141,023 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened 2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Mar 2025 129,012 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2024 121,165 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2023 113,938 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2022 109,765 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2021 102,299 miles

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

Fail 3 Mar 2021 102,299 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2020 97,093 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2019 88,067 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 79,479 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2018 79,479 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 10 Mar 2017 70,317 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 60,569 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2015 54,150 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Jul 2014 41,944 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 15 Jul 2014 41,944 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Nov 2012 19,248 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2011 13,298 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2010 8,676 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2010 8,676 miles

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

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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LC57 EJA 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 LC57 EJA, 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 LC57 EJA registered?

LC57 EJA is a 2007 BMW X3, first registered on 22 November 2007.

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