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LF07 CXL

2007 BMW X3

Grey Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

114,025 mi
Last recorded114,025 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW X385,322 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF07 CXL
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 114,025 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and Rear both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2024 109,026 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2023 113,166 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2022 99,344 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2021 92,762 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2020 86,980 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2019 84,139 miles

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

Fail 12 Aug 2019 84,139 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Aug 2018 80,344 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test sat nav holder ()

front wipers smearing

Fail 24 Aug 2018 80,344 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test sat nav holder ()

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

front wipers smearing

Pass 1 Sep 2017 75,484 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2017 75,484 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Jul 2016 70,744 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2016 70,744 miles

Nearside Inner Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Aug 2015 66,985 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2015 66,985 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Aug 2014 62,039 miles

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

Fail 21 Aug 2013 58,206 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 21 Aug 2013 58,206 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 13 Aug 2012 53,937 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 49,734 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 35,993 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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LF07 CXL is a 2007 BMW X3 in Grey with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 LF07 CXL, 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 LF07 CXL registered?

LF07 CXL is a 2007 BMW X3, first registered on 1 August 2007.

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