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M25 CEY

2007 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

88,767 mi
Last recorded88,767 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW X385,322 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM25 CEY
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 88,767 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated leak (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall. 255/40/19 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fail 19 Mar 2026 88,767 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front heat shield loose

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated leak (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall. 255/40/19 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 17 Mar 2025 83,189 miles

Long hand-brake travel -- Not excessive but advise adjustment

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner/Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges & Has a cut to outer sidewall but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner/Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inside edge & Has a cut to outer sidewall but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords -- 235/45/19 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Appears to have a small hole -- Weeping of grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged To outer sidewall -- 255/40/19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Mar 2024 76,576 miles

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 28 Mar 2024 76,576 miles

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Mar 2023 69,863 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH rear - tyre size 2554019 - no runflats fitted (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Mar 2022 63,081 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Fail 8 Mar 2022 63,071 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened lower arm damaged, fouling anti roll bar linkage (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Pass 18 Mar 2021 55,155 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2020 50,411 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/40r19 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Feb 2019 42,818 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2018 37,951 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 5 Feb 2018 37,924 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

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

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

Offside Front 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 10 Nov 2016 33,814 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2015 30,335 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2014 29,516 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2013 28,495 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2012 26,561 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2011 22,471 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2010 18,940 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Nov 2010 18,940 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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M25 CEY is a 2007 BMW X3 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 M25 CEY, 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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M25 CEY is a 2007 BMW X3, first registered on 19 November 2007.

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