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NL57 MSV

2007 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2022
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

186,357 mi
Last recorded186,357 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2021
Typical for 2007 BMW X385,322 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL57 MSV
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2021 186,357 miles

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

rear diff leaking

Fail 3 Dec 2021 186,340 miles

Prop shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

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

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

rear diff leaking

Pass 1 Dec 2020 164,176 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Dec 2020 164,174 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel both (1.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2019 149,289 miles

Nearside Front backing plate catching disc

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres low (5.2.3 (e))

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

prop shaft joint worn,but not excessively front (doughnut to g/box)

Fail 16 Oct 2019 149,272 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

4x4 light on

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively doughnut to g/box (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front disc back plate corroded --- catching disc

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyres close to wear knotches (5.2.3 (e))

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

tpms light on

Pass 22 Oct 2018 129,915 miles

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

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

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

Fail 22 Oct 2018 129,915 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

4x4 light on

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 19 Oct 2017 115,025 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2016 104,440 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2015 94,834 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2014 88,178 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 21 Oct 2014 88,178 miles

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 8 Oct 2013 72,968 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 Oct 2013 72,968 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Sep 2012 55,156 miles

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

Fail 12 Sep 2012 55,156 miles

Nearside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2011 37,339 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 30,598 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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NL57 MSV is a 2007 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 NL57 MSV, 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 NL57 MSV registered?

NL57 MSV is a 2007 BMW X3, first registered on 7 September 2007.

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