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MT57 SFJ

2007 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

116,186 mi
Last recorded116,186 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW X385,322 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT57 SFJ
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 116,186 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2024 106,786 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2023 100,098 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2022 92,646 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2022 92,646 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 10 Dec 2018 92,346 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2017 91,428 miles

Offside Valve stem slightly damaged front and rear (4.1.D.1e)

Fail 11 Dec 2017 91,428 miles

Offside Valve stem slightly damaged front and rear (4.1.D.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Dec 2016 89,175 miles

Offside Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 2 Dec 2015 87,238 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 1 Dec 2015 87,235 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Dec 2014 84,504 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2013 81,199 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2012 70,363 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2011 62,618 miles

nearside and centre rear seatbelts not tested due to vehicle brought for test with seat back down

Pass 23 Nov 2010 52,795 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Nov 2010 52,478 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

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

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

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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MT57 SFJ is a 2007 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 MT57 SFJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of MT57 SFJ?

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What year was MT57 SFJ registered?

MT57 SFJ is a 2007 BMW X3, first registered on 12 December 2007.

Is MT57 SFJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for MT57 SFJ shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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