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MF07 XGL

2007 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2021
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

125,927 mi
Last recorded125,927 miles
Recorded on12 May 2021
Typical for 2007 BMW X385,322 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF07 XGL
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Fail 12 May 2021 125,927 miles

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

Brake performance not tested due to excessive clunking / grabbing from the rear diff when turning (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm inner bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

play in steering column

Pass 15 Sep 2020 125,020 miles

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play axial rod/rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

flywheel chattering

rear differential has slight oil leak and clunks when turning a corner

tpms lamp illuminated

Fail 15 Sep 2020 125,020 miles

tpms lamp illuminated

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

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

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

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play axial rod/rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

flywheel chattering

rear differential has slight oil leak and clunks when turning a corner

Pass 28 Aug 2019 119,585 miles

Front exhaust flexi pipe deteriorated

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

Pass 30 Aug 2018 113,078 miles

Front exhaust flex deteriorated

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

Fail 30 Aug 2018 113,077 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front exhaust flex deteriorated

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

Pass 29 Aug 2017 106,544 miles

Front exhaust flex deteriorated

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

Pass 18 Aug 2016 100,740 miles

Exhaust flexi pipe deteriorated

Oil leak

Pass 27 Aug 2015 95,950 miles

TEMPORARY FUEL FILLER CAP USED

Pass 1 Sep 2014 87,470 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 76,932 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 66,049 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2011 52,541 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2011 52,519 miles

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

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

Pass 17 May 2010 36,850 miles

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

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

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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MF07 XGL is a 2007 BMW X3 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 MF07 XGL, 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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MF07 XGL is a 2007 BMW X3, first registered on 29 March 2007.

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