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PL07 EWZ

2007 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2026
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

177,133 mi
Last recorded177,133 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW X385,322 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL07 EWZ
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2025 177,133 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Pass 23 Feb 2024 164,883 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2024 164,883 miles

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Feb 2023 160,063 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2022 155,965 miles

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

Park brake 19%

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

Fail 23 Feb 2022 155,965 miles

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

Park brake 19%

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

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 23 Feb 2021 150,661 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule osf,nsf,osr,nsr,advise (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Lower vehicle has under trays obscuring some inspections,advise

Offside Front wheel backing plate loose,advise

Rear Tyre slightly damaged osr and nsr tyres inner edges worn,advise (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear wiper rubber split,advise

Fail 23 Feb 2021 150,659 miles

Central Lower Exhaust diesel particulate filter shows evidence of tampering. (8.2.2.1 (c))

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

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule osf,nsf,osr,nsr,advise (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Lower vehicle has under trays obscuring some inspections,advise

Offside Front wheel backing plate loose,advise

Rear Tyre slightly damaged osr and nsr tyres inner edges worn,advise (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear wiper rubber split,advise

Fail 19 Feb 2021 150,637 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

The central tread on both rear tyres is getting very low

The offside handbrake effort is very low compared to the nearside

Fail 1 Feb 2021 150,379 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Side repeater likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

The central tread on both rear tyres is very low

The offside parking brake effort is very low

The oil level did not register on the dipstick before the test

Pass 6 Feb 2020 138,354 miles

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

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

Rear Coil spring worn both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 5 Feb 2020 138,354 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2019 124,398 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn excessively,advise (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt advise ()

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources advise (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and rear axle,advise (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear no emissions detected,advise

Fail 5 Feb 2019 124,397 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn excessively,advise (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt advise ()

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources advise (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and rear axle,advise (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear no emissions detected,advise

Pass 8 Feb 2018 110,686 miles

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Jan 2017 103,169 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2016 92,546 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2015 81,704 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres wearing on edges

Fail 23 Dec 2014 81,571 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 7 Dec 2013 74,997 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2013 74,643 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2012 62,649 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2011 56,289 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 46,269 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 45,946 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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PL07 EWZ is a 2007 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 PL07 EWZ, 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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PL07 EWZ is a 2007 BMW X3, first registered on 21 June 2007.

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