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MV57 BFZ

2007 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2021
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

169,207 mi
Last recorded169,207 miles
Recorded on28 May 2020
Typical for 2007 BMW X385,322 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV57 BFZ
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 May 2020 169,207 miles

Vehicle has engine covers & under-trays fitted obscuring view of some components

Pass 3 Jan 2019 153,921 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 3 Jan 2019 153,921 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jul 2017 130,140 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2016 124,582 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2016 124,582 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Jul 2015 116,334 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2015 116,334 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Jan 2014 106,235 miles

windscreen chipped

Fail 2 Jan 2014 106,235 miles

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

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

windscreen chipped

Pass 24 Dec 2012 79,437 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2012 64,078 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2010 49,452 miles

n/s/r tyre has cut in tread to cords not in excess of requirements

Pass 4 Jan 2010 35,080 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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MV57 BFZ is a 2007 BMW X3 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 MV57 BFZ, 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 MV57 BFZ registered?

MV57 BFZ is a 2007 BMW X3, first registered on 8 October 2007.

Is MV57 BFZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for MV57 BFZ shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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