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LT07 VPA

2007 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

109,186 mi
Last recorded109,186 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW X385,322 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT07 VPA
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Fail 10 Mar 2026 109,186 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 27 Mar 2025 104,777 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 25 Mar 2025 104,748 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2024 100,563 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2023 96,499 miles

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

Fail 24 Mar 2023 96,499 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2022 93,218 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Mar 2021 89,389 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All four (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 12 May 2020 86,716 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 12 May 2020 86,716 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Apr 2019 82,261 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2018 75,259 miles

Offside front tyre perished

Fail 23 Mar 2018 75,259 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nail in tyre Both rear ()

Offside front tyre perished

Pass 28 Mar 2017 72,207 miles

parking brake efficiency just met the requirement, no locks out

Pass 3 Feb 2016 68,075 miles

Nearside Front tyre has slightly torn outer side wall,but is within mot tolerance

Offside Rear tyre has a nail in it

Parking brake may need adjustment or repair

Pass 24 Apr 2014 62,374 miles

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Feb 2013 57,980 miles

Emission test carried out too clean to give reading.

Pass 24 Feb 2012 50,956 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 44,735 miles

Emissions not tested too clean to give reading.

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

Pass 19 Mar 2010 38,697 miles

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

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

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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LT07 VPA is a 2007 BMW X3 in Grey with a 2,497cc diesel 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 LT07 VPA, 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 LT07 VPA registered?

LT07 VPA is a 2007 BMW X3, first registered on 29 March 2007.

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