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LJ57 DLF

2007 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2025
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

129,906 mi
Last recorded129,906 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2024
Typical for 2007 BMW X385,322 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ57 DLF
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2024 129,906 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2023 120,497 miles

front tyres worn slightly on outer edges

Pass 19 Jul 2022 117,007 miles

offside rear tyre outer sidewall damaged, no cords showing

Pass 20 Jul 2021 113,809 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))

Fail 19 Jul 2021 113,808 miles

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

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))

Pass 23 Jun 2020 109,764 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2020 109,726 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2019 106,822 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2018 104,724 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2018 104,724 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 May 2017 102,652 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 100,545 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside rear light cluster damaged.

Fail 5 May 2016 100,545 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside rear light cluster damaged.

Pass 30 Apr 2015 97,170 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside rear light unit damaged

Pass 15 Apr 2014 83,931 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 77,513 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 21 Aug 2013 77,461 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 29 Aug 2012 66,420 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 52,806 miles

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Sep 2010 37,099 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2010 36,968 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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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LJ57 DLF is a 2007 BMW X3 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 LJ57 DLF, 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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LJ57 DLF is a 2007 BMW X3, first registered on 1 September 2007.

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