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N1 CDV

2007 BMW X3

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

331,164 mi
Last recorded331,164 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW X385,322 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN1 CDV
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 331,164 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

tyre pressure light on dash

Fail 24 Nov 2025 331,164 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn lower front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

tyre pressure light on dash

Pass 11 Oct 2024 315,317 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 8 Oct 2024 315,317 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inside (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Oct 2023 288,076 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2022 273,686 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

chip in windscreen

front brake imbalance

Pass 14 Oct 2021 248,297 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2020 237,552 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2019 207,708 miles

Nearside Rear 1 of stop lamps inop

Offside Rear 1 of stop lamps inop

Pass 8 Oct 2018 179,782 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2017 162,333 miles

Offside Rear outer c v boot leaking grease

both front tyres worn on edges

both rear tyres have low tread

Fail 4 Oct 2017 162,328 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

both rear tyres have low tread

Offside Rear outer c v boot leaking grease

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 13 Oct 2016 136,425 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 107,764 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2015 107,764 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber insecure lower mounting molt missing (2.7.2b)

Pass 29 Sep 2014 85,502 miles

n/s front shock absorber leaking (border pass).

Pass 25 Sep 2013 68,754 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2012 62,061 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2012 62,061 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2011 46,997 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2011 46,967 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2010 32,576 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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N1 CDV is a 2007 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 N1 CDV, 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 N1 CDV registered?

N1 CDV is a 2007 BMW X3, first registered on 11 October 2007.

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