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LJ07 HLY

2007 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

105,449 mi
Last recorded105,449 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW X385,322 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ07 HLY
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 105,449 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Jun 2023 105,283 miles

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

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

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Jun 2023 105,283 miles

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

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

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

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

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2022 105,163 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Rear nearside and offside tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 11 Jan 2021 102,343 miles

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour Substitute lamp in use (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.5.4 (b))

Pass 5 Jun 2019 93,481 miles

Rear rear seat belts unable to check.

parking brake has little reserve travel.

Fail 5 Jun 2019 93,473 miles

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

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

Rear rear seat belts unable to check.

parking brake has little reserve travel.

Pass 29 Jun 2018 86,065 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Jun 2018 86,057 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2017 74,869 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 31 Jul 2017 74,869 miles

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Apr 2016 54,224 miles

Offside Front Tyres has nail but not leaking and repairable if needed

Fail 8 Apr 2016 54,224 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low Adjusted (1.8)

Offside Front Tyres has nail but not leaking and repairable if needed

Offside Outer Rear position lamp(s) not working Replace bulb (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 12 Jan 2015 39,786 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Jan 2014 32,124 miles

Too clean for emissions test

Pass 4 Feb 2013 24,779 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 21,796 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 16 Mar 2011 18,910 miles

NSF tyre - cut on the outer wall.

Fail 16 Mar 2011 18,910 miles

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

NSF tyre - cut on the outer wall.

Pass 19 Mar 2010 16,351 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 HLY is a 2007 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 HLY, 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 HLY registered?

LJ07 HLY is a 2007 BMW X3, first registered on 17 March 2007.

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