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MC57 BBZ

2007 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2023
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

139,905 mi
Last recorded139,905 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2022
Typical for 2007 BMW X385,322 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMC57 BBZ
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2022 139,905 miles

EM light on suspect boost pressure leak nothing visible

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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))

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2021 132,372 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective split at end/s (3.4 (b) (i))

Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working inop. by 50% (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 18 Nov 2021 132,372 miles

Body component insecure Heat shield (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective split at end/s (3.4 (b) (i))

Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working inop. by 50% (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Nov 2020 125,122 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2019 120,860 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Upper stop light deteriorating

Fail 18 Nov 2019 120,859 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Upper stop light deteriorating

Pass 15 Nov 2018 112,496 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 15 Nov 2018 112,496 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 21 Nov 2017 104,154 miles

Both sides front drive shafts outer gaiters seeping grease. Recommend replace

Nearside rear outer position light inop.

Fail 21 Nov 2017 104,154 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed see inner edge of treads (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Both sides front drive shafts outer gaiters seeping grease. Recommend replace

Nearside rear outer position light inop.

Parking brake efficiency low

Rear brake pads wearing low

TPMS light on

Pass 22 Nov 2016 98,173 miles

Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Pass 24 Feb 2016 91,071 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 82,318 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2013 78,803 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2012 67,253 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2012 67,253 miles

Access panel cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Pass 21 Oct 2011 55,371 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2010 43,919 miles

Nearside Rear 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 Nov 2010 43,789 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Rear 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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MC57 BBZ is a 2007 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 MC57 BBZ, 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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MC57 BBZ is a 2007 BMW X3, first registered on 19 November 2007.

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