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MF57 VFS

2007 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2025
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

95,018 mi
Last recorded95,018 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2024
Typical for 2007 BMW X385,322 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF57 VFS
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2024 95,018 miles

mil light on

Fail 16 Oct 2024 95,010 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm modified so the suspension is likely to foul other components N/S & O/S bent and rubbing on anti roll bar (5.3.3 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

mil light on

Pass 12 Oct 2023 85,205 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2023 84,973 miles

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

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Oct 2022 77,343 miles

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

Fail 9 Oct 2022 77,204 miles

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Pass 29 Sep 2021 65,072 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2020 56,506 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2019 47,721 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2018 46,111 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2017 45,024 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2016 44,875 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Oct 2015 44,524 miles

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

Fail 2 Oct 2015 44,524 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2014 42,799 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 41,260 miles

all four tyres have cracks on perish marks

Pass 26 Sep 2012 40,475 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both rear tyre cracked

Pass 30 Sep 2011 39,045 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear tyre cracked

Pass 18 Sep 2010 34,810 miles

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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MF57 VFS 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 78.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 MF57 VFS, 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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What year was MF57 VFS registered?

MF57 VFS is a 2007 BMW X3, first registered on 14 September 2007.

Is MF57 VFS safe to buy?

The MOT history for MF57 VFS shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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