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NG07 LBJ

2007 BMW X3

Grey Gas bi-fuel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2027
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

109,290 mi
Last recorded109,290 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW X385,322 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNG07 LBJ
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeGas bi-fuel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 109,290 miles

Gas tank corroded has underseal

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Jul 2026 109,250 miles

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

Gas tank corroded has underseal

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2025 107,080 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Gas tank corroded has underseal

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2024 105,796 miles

Central Front Lower sub frame and lower arms corroded

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

Central Rear rear sub frame and arms corroded

Pass 8 Jun 2023 43,716 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc back plate corroded around fixing holes

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Jun 2023 43,716 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Offside Front brake disc back plate corroded around fixing holes

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2022 101,362 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 9 Jun 2022 101,359 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Jun 2021 99,217 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2020 96,258 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2020 96,253 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 6 Feb 2020 95,611 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (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 Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 5 Nov 2018 89,778 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2018 89,555 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Oct 2017 81,429 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

eml light on

Fail 26 Oct 2017 81,429 miles

Nearside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

eml light on

Pass 31 Oct 2016 72,683 miles

engine management light on

Fail 31 Oct 2016 72,681 miles

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

engine management light on

Pass 16 Oct 2015 63,377 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

engine management warning light illuminated

Fail 16 Oct 2015 63,377 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

engine management warning light illuminated

Pass 1 Jul 2014 51,426 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 May 2013 43,329 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Jul 2012 33,394 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 31,840 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 26,156 miles

front tyres worn on edges

undershields fitted

Fail 29 Mar 2011 26,156 miles

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

front tyres worn on edges

undershields fitted

Pass 10 Mar 2010 19,776 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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NG07 LBJ is a 2007 BMW X3 in Grey with a 2,497cc gas bi-fuel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 NG07 LBJ, 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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NG07 LBJ is a 2007 BMW X3, first registered on 23 April 2007.

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