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PE57 VJF

2007 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

153,108 mi
Last recorded153,108 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW X385,322 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE57 VJF
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 153,108 miles

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

Fail 2 Mar 2026 153,107 miles

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

Central Front Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 3 Mar 2025 146,375 miles

Front Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced both sides inner sills (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 28 Feb 2025 146,375 miles

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

Front Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced both sides inner sills (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

transmission in poor condition

Pass 1 Mar 2024 143,836 miles

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

Fail 1 Mar 2024 143,836 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2023 137,430 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2021 130,125 miles

Both front tyres starting to perish.

Diesel test passed trigger point not met.

N/s/r tyre tread close to legal limit and worn on edges and cuts in tread.

Rear coil springs corroded.

Fail 28 May 2021 130,085 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Both front tyres starting to perish.

Diesel test passed trigger point not met.

N/s/r tyre tread close to legal limit and worn on edges and cuts in tread.

Rear coil springs corroded.

Pass 23 Jun 2020 118,442 miles

Diesel test passed trigger point not met.

Pass 1 May 2019 104,706 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 96,645 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2017 92,267 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2016 87,217 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 80,276 miles

Offside 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 24 Jul 2014 72,637 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2013 66,309 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2013 66,309 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2013 63,638 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Mar 2012 46,998 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Mar 2011 30,375 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 27,222 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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PE57 VJF is a 2007 BMW X3 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 PE57 VJF, 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 PE57 VJF registered?

PE57 VJF is a 2007 BMW X3, first registered on 1 September 2007.

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