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OV07 XZZ

2007 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

148,513 mi
Last recorded148,513 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW X385,322 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV07 XZZ
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2025 148,513 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2025 148,503 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Jul 2024 139,252 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 17 Jul 2023 129,692 miles

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

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

engine undertray fitted front to rear obscuring view of suspension, steering and braking components

Fail 13 Jul 2023 129,604 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

engine undertray fitted front to rear obscuring view of suspension, steering and braking components

Pass 7 Jul 2022 120,345 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2021 110,788 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Temporary fuel cap fitted but of the sealing type

Fail 5 Jul 2021 110,782 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Temporary fuel cap fitted but of the sealing type

Pass 9 Jul 2020 106,418 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2019 100,008 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2019 100,008 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Sep 2018 91,636 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2017 85,146 miles

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

Fail 19 Sep 2017 85,146 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2016 76,972 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2015 69,547 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2014 65,377 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 62,225 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2013 62,213 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2012 58,059 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 55,470 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 48,480 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 38,297 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 XZZ is a 2007 BMW X3 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 XZZ, 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 XZZ registered?

OV07 XZZ is a 2007 BMW X3, first registered on 3 May 2007.

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