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NG57 WBF

2007 BMW X3

Bronze Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

102,130 mi
Last recorded102,130 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW X385,322 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNG57 WBF
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2007
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 102,130 miles

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

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

Parking brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

Fail 20 Oct 2025 102,013 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))

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

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

Parking brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

Pass 12 Nov 2024 94,352 miles

Front n/s front brake back plate loose

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened o/s n/s rear tie bar links (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Oct 2024 94,340 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front back plate loose

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened o/s n/s rear tie bars (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2023 82,374 miles

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

Fail 2 Oct 2023 82,358 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2022 76,937 miles

Handbrake could be better.

Fail 7 Oct 2022 76,899 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front most arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Inner pads. (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Fronts getting thin. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Handbrake could be better.

Pass 20 Sep 2021 63,960 miles

Offside Rear caliper anti rattle spring missing

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

Pass 12 Oct 2020 51,182 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2020 51,182 miles

Headlamp aim too low Adjusted at time of test (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Sep 2019 27,725 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2018 8,714 miles

all four tyres badly perished

Pass 21 Sep 2017 8,217 miles

brake discs rusty

Pass 29 Sep 2016 7,793 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 27 Sep 2016 7,775 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Sep 2015 7,348 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 6,930 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Sep 2013 6,346 miles

front number plate slightly deteriorated

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 9 Oct 2012 5,379 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2011 4,282 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2010 3,637 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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NG57 WBF is a 2007 BMW X3 in Bronze with a 2,497cc petrol 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 NG57 WBF, 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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NG57 WBF is a 2007 BMW X3, first registered on 15 November 2007.

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