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MD07 ARF

2007 BMW X3

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

129,319 mi
Last recorded129,319 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW X385,322 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMD07 ARF
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 129,319 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Pass 24 Sep 2024 123,668 miles

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

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

damage to nearside of car

sill covers & under trays fitted

Fail 24 Sep 2024 123,668 miles

Offside Front Upper 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))

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

damage to nearside of car

sill covers & under trays fitted

Pass 20 Jul 2023 118,155 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front & Rear corroded on edges (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jul 2022 110,742 miles

Evidence of oil leak on undertray

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front front of flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Dec 2021 106,829 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside & Offside rear worn on inner (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Dec 2020 104,613 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Dec 2020 104,608 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

bulb ,tpms,4x4, warning lamps on

exhaust blow/noise front flexi area

Pass 5 Jun 2019 102,571 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 29 May 2019 102,516 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

brake wear warning lamp on .... inspection

tpms lamp on

Pass 16 May 2018 997,043 miles
Fail 16 May 2018 97,043 miles

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

Fail 15 Feb 2018 95,047 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2017 86,483 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2015 79,452 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 77,905 miles

Oil around o/s intercooler boost pipe

Rear seat belts checked with child seats fitted

Various stone chips in the windscreen

Fail 8 Sep 2015 77,905 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Oil around o/s intercooler boost pipe

Rear seat belts checked with child seats fitted

Various stone chips in the windscreen

Fail 2 Sep 2014 67,537 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Sep 2014 67,537 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 61,694 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2013 61,694 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Nov 2012 48,187 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2011 44,193 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 29 Nov 2011 44,192 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2010 37,188 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2010 37,187 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.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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MD07 ARF is a 2007 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 MD07 ARF, 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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MD07 ARF is a 2007 BMW X3, first registered on 26 July 2007.

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