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MV07 FDC

2007 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

123,024 mi
Last recorded123,024 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW X385,322 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV07 FDC
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 123,024 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2024 118,708 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2023 111,496 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight play in the suspension arm bushes on both front wheels (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and wearing on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Handbrake effort low - may require adjustment or repair

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface close to the limit (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Valve stem slightly damaged both rear and the o/s/f tyre valves are perishing (5.2.3 (j))

Vapor visible under bonnet when engine running

Fail 7 Oct 2023 111,486 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit plate limit: 0.50 average reading: 1.49 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight play in the suspension arm bushes on both front wheels (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and wearing on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Handbrake effort low - may require adjustment or repair

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface close to the limit (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Valve stem slightly damaged both rear and the o/s/f tyre valves are perishing (5.2.3 (j))

Vapor visible under bonnet when engine running

Pass 5 Jun 2018 106,234 miles

unable to check rear seats and belts rear of car full up

Fail 1 Jun 2018 106,234 miles

Offside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

unable to check rear seats and belts rear of car full up

Pass 3 May 2017 102,630 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2017 102,396 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Mar 2016 91,612 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all inner (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2014 76,484 miles

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

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

Offside 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)

Pass 21 Jun 2013 65,459 miles

Nearside front tyre tread low on edges.

Nearside rear tyre tread low on inner edge.

Offside front tyre tread low on inner edge.

Pass 7 Jun 2012 52,801 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 6 Jun 2011 44,559 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 6 Jun 2011 44,559 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 25 Jun 2010 34,347 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 34,306 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2010 34,306 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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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MV07 FDC is a 2007 BMW X3 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 MV07 FDC, 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 MV07 FDC registered?

MV07 FDC is a 2007 BMW X3, first registered on 9 March 2007.

Is MV07 FDC safe to buy?

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