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LJ07 CHV

2007 BMW X3

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

141,753 mi
Last recorded141,753 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW X385,322 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ07 CHV
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 141,753 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2025 141,740 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2024 134,708 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn badly on the inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Sep 2024 134,692 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn badly on the inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jul 2023 125,803 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2022 104,799 miles

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

Fail 12 Jul 2022 104,794 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 16 Feb 2021 90,401 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Feb 2021 90,400 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

hand brake travel

Pass 11 Feb 2020 85,823 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2019 79,742 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2019 79,742 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 13 Feb 2018 71,434 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2017 67,850 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 16 Jan 2017 64,975 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 CHV is a 2007 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 LJ07 CHV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LJ07 CHV registered?

LJ07 CHV is a 2007 BMW X3, first registered on 28 May 2007.

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