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ML57 BWA

2007 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2024
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

136,594 mi
Last recorded136,594 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2024
Typical for 2007 BMW X385,322 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML57 BWA
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Fail 19 Dec 2024 136,594 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

4x4 light on

engine oil leak

handbrake efficiency only just met requirements 17%

handbrake light on

Pass 7 Dec 2023 124,792 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both n/s & o/s front and rear arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 6 Dec 2022 122,827 miles

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all n/s/f & o/s/f (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Dec 2022 122,824 miles

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

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all n/s/f & o/s/f (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2021 121,421 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2021 121,256 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted and slightly stretched (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Dec 2020 118,541 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2019 117,268 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2018 114,726 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive from engine undertray (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2017 104,643 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2016 96,497 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2015 83,608 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2015 83,608 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2014 76,073 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2013 69,377 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2013 62,624 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)

Pass 21 Dec 2010 46,051 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2010 46,051 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2010 43,977 miles

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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ML57 BWA is a 2007 BMW X3 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 ML57 BWA, 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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ML57 BWA is a 2007 BMW X3, first registered on 16 November 2007.

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