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PL07 XFH

2007 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2025
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

165,656 mi
Last recorded165,656 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2024
Typical for 2007 BMW X385,322 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2024 165,656 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Apr 2024 165,656 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 May 2023 162,414 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperativ

Fail 3 May 2023 162,413 miles

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

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperativ

Pass 12 Apr 2022 152,737 miles

bulb malfunction light on.

engine oil leak.

Fail 5 Apr 2022 152,736 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

bonnet insecure.

bulb malfunction light on.

engine oil leak.

Pass 11 May 2021 150,106 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2021 150,106 miles

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

Central Exhaust system insecure bracket snaped (6.1.2 (a))

Driver's door catch insecure (6.2.3 (c) (ii))

Pass 1 May 2020 139,724 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))

Fail 29 Apr 2020 139,724 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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))

Pass 21 Mar 2019 127,776 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2018 115,772 miles

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

Oil leak ()

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

Fail 27 Feb 2018 115,772 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 12 Nov 2016 106,284 miles

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

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

child seat in nearside rear

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 21 Aug 2015 92,463 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2014 82,296 miles

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

Fail 27 Jun 2013 72,981 miles

Engine oil level too high

Front wipers juddering on screen

Nearside Rear Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.D.1d)

Pass 27 Jun 2013 72,981 miles

Engine oil level too high

Front wipers juddering on screen

Pass 5 Jul 2012 63,361 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 5 Jul 2012 63,361 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2011 53,072 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2010 39,455 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2010 39,455 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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 XFH is a 2007 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 PL07 XFH, 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 XFH is a 2007 BMW X3, first registered on 5 July 2007.

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