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LJ07 CFZ

2007 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

144,597 mi
Last recorded144,597 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW X385,322 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ07 CFZ
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2025 144,597 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear shock absorber rusty

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear shock absorber rusty

n/s/r inner side light not working

Fail 7 Mar 2025 144,596 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear shock absorber rusty

n/s/r inner side light not working

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear shock absorber rusty

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2024 140,529 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2023 127,241 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2022 125,409 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Oct 2021 121,997 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside and offside plus both at 3mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Oct 2020 117,482 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Prop shaft damaged but serviceable rubber joint front (6.1.7 (e))

Fail 19 Oct 2020 117,477 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Prop shaft damaged but serviceable rubber joint front (6.1.7 (e))

Pass 30 Apr 2019 109,400 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2018 95,730 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2017 79,114 miles

Brakes ; Decelerometer Brake Test only , 4 WD

Engine / bay covers , under guards & mouldings fitted , restricting views

Fail 6 Jun 2017 79,112 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken at lower mount (2.4.C.1a)

Brakes ; Decelerometer Brake Test only , 4 WD

Engine / bay covers , under guards & mouldings fitted , restricting views

Note ; Headlamp aim will require recheck at retest

Pass 3 Jun 2016 74,848 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 69,482 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 19 May 2015 69,481 miles

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 14 May 2014 64,581 miles
Pass 18 May 2013 60,425 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 57,507 miles

Both rear tyre treads starting to perish.

Offside front tyre tread 3mm on edge.

Pass 8 May 2012 57,380 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 51,847 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 38,412 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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LJ07 CFZ is a 2007 BMW X3 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 LJ07 CFZ, 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 LJ07 CFZ registered?

LJ07 CFZ is a 2007 BMW X3, first registered on 12 May 2007.

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