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LJ07 MXS

2007 BMW X3

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

82,340 mi
Last recorded82,340 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW X385,322 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ07 MXS
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2025 82,340 miles
Pass 31 May 2024 80,676 miles

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Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 31 May 2024 80,676 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2023 77,982 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2022 75,318 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2021 68,752 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Jun 2020 66,325 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2020 66,325 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 May 2019 63,951 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2018 62,698 miles

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

Fail 28 Nov 2018 62,968 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Pass 6 Dec 2017 57,263 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2016 49,321 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2015 42,289 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2015 42,229 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2014 36,581 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2013 31,821 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

child seats on rear adult seat

Fail 29 Nov 2013 31,821 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

child seats on rear adult seat

Pass 12 Dec 2012 27,527 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

child seat on all rear adult seats

Pass 12 Dec 2011 24,186 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 MXS is a 2007 BMW X3 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MXS, 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 MXS registered?

LJ07 MXS is a 2007 BMW X3, first registered on 1 April 2007.

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