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MA57 RTZ

2007 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jan 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

149,380 mi
Last recorded149,380 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW X385,322 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA57 RTZ
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 149,380 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect x2 nearside and offside (5.3.2 (d))

all rear suspension undersealed

sill covers and undertrays fitted obscuring inspection

Pass 3 Jan 2024 141,635 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2023 141,629 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Oct 2023 141,620 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2022 133,096 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2021 124,363 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2020 116,791 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2019 110,920 miles

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

rear suspension bump stops deteriorating

Fail 14 Aug 2019 110,917 miles

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

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Aug 2018 94,782 miles

nearside rear bump stop deteriorated

Fail 13 Aug 2018 94,782 miles

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

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

nearside rear bump stop deteriorated

Pass 11 Aug 2017 82,239 miles

Front Wipers smears

Pass 12 Jul 2016 64,884 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2015 54,185 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

possible blow from mani-fold/intercooler pipe/hose

Pass 17 Jul 2014 49,616 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2014 49,616 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 29 Jul 2013 44,551 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2012 40,747 miles

Both rear tyres on 2.5mm (Advise).

Both rear tyres starting to perish on side walls (Avise).

Pass 26 Jul 2011 29,942 miles

emission trigger point not met

trims fitted to outersills

unable to fully view rear coil springs

Pass 27 Jul 2010 18,573 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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MA57 RTZ 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 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 MA57 RTZ, 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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MA57 RTZ is a 2007 BMW X3, first registered on 28 September 2007.

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