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MK57 LRL

2007 BMW X3

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

191,278 mi
Last recorded191,278 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW X385,322 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK57 LRL
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 191,278 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2026 191,278 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2025 183,796 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2024 178,623 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2023 172,980 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2023 172,980 miles

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))

Pass 1 Apr 2022 166,789 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2022 166,789 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Mar 2021 157,811 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2020 152,451 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 Mar 2019 144,268 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 138,106 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 132,801 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2017 132,800 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2016 126,500 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2015 118,733 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 24 Mar 2015 118,733 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 116,393 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 111,950 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2013 111,924 miles

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Nov 2012 106,918 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

damage to offside and nearside inner sills.

damage to offside front lower bumper.

x2 child seats fitted to rear.

Fail 9 Nov 2012 106,918 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

damage to offside and nearside inner sills.

damage to offside front lower bumper.

x2 child seats fitted to rear.

Pass 18 Nov 2011 93,889 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2010 81,542 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 25 Nov 2010 81,542 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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MK57 LRL is a 2007 BMW X3 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 MK57 LRL, 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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MK57 LRL is a 2007 BMW X3, first registered on 7 September 2007.

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