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MW07 DCE

2007 BMW X3

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2026
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

182,851 mi
Last recorded182,851 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW X385,322 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW07 DCE
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 182,851 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Beginning to wear on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Beginning to wear on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 29 Sep 2025 182,851 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Beginning to wear on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Beginning to wear on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 18 Oct 2024 176,106 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 9 Sep 2024 176,103 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling so deteriorated it is likely to fail Propshaft, Front coupling (6.1.7 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2023 164,913 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2022 154,738 miles

Handbrake may soon require attention or adjustment

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 13 Sep 2022 154,738 miles

Handbrake may soon require attention or adjustment

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 17 Aug 2021 152,734 miles

Parking brake has little reserve travel

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

Fail 16 Aug 2021 152,734 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On limits (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 17 Aug 2020 148,802 miles

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

Offside Front Brake backing plate is loose

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

Fail 12 Aug 2020 148,800 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

4 Wheel drive warning lamp is illuminated

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

Offside Front Brake backing plate is loose

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

Tyre pressure monitoring warning lamp on

Pass 30 Aug 2019 141,228 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2019 141,228 miles

Nearside Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction Wiper arm (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Wiper linkage worn and fouling offside

Pass 24 Aug 2018 127,501 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))

Fail 7 Aug 2018 127,492 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 10 Aug 2017 117,016 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2016 103,628 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2016 103,628 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 21 Jul 2015 95,242 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2014 88,721 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2013 82,184 miles

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

Fail 30 Jul 2013 82,180 miles

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

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

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

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

o/s/f tyre is slightly worn on inner edge

Pass 5 Sep 2012 78,420 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

n.s.f seat head rest missing

windscreen washer fluid pipe leaking

Pass 3 Sep 2011 70,734 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 60,515 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 58,416 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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MW07 DCE is a 2007 BMW X3 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 MW07 DCE, 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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MW07 DCE is a 2007 BMW X3, first registered on 28 June 2007.

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