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OU57 VWC

2007 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

116,487 mi
Last recorded116,487 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW X385,322 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU57 VWC
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 116,487 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2024 104,483 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2023 94,150 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2022 89,603 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2022 88,264 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2021 82,767 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2020 76,959 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Mar 2020 76,937 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2019 68,915 miles

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

Offside Front 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))

Pass 12 Jan 2018 61,547 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2017 54,031 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly perished

Pass 5 Feb 2016 44,765 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2016 44,765 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2015 36,546 miles

Nearside front tyre perished side wall

Offside front tyre outer edge perished

Offside rear tyre side wall perished

Pass 17 Jan 2014 27,872 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2013 24,876 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2012 10,775 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2011 15,985 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2010 11,999 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Oct 2010 11,999 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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OU57 VWC is a 2007 BMW X3 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 OU57 VWC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OU57 VWC registered?

OU57 VWC is a 2007 BMW X3, first registered on 5 November 2007.

Is OU57 VWC safe to buy?

The MOT history for OU57 VWC shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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