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OV07 AXC

2007 BMW X3

Bronze Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2023
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

143,348 mi
Last recorded143,348 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2022
Typical for 2007 BMW X385,322 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV07 AXC
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2007
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2022 143,348 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

rear diff corroded.

rear shock absorber corroded

under trays fitted.

Fail 25 Apr 2022 143,348 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

rear diff corroded.

rear shock absorber corroded

under trays fitted.

Pass 9 Apr 2021 142,184 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 4 Apr 2019 134,727 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule front and rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 4 Apr 2019 134,727 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule front and rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Fail 1 Feb 2019 134,587 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both sides (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

offside front foglight surround covered with tape.

rear bumper trim missing.

Pass 25 Jan 2018 129,705 miles

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

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

Pass 31 May 2016 129,059 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2015 121,122 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Mar 2014 106,221 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2013 98,376 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2012 83,341 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 63,596 miles

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

Fail 29 Mar 2011 63,596 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2010 40,413 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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OV07 AXC is a 2007 BMW X3 in Bronze with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 OV07 AXC, 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 OV07 AXC registered?

OV07 AXC is a 2007 BMW X3, first registered on 30 March 2007.

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