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X5 VKX

2007 BMW X3

Green Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2024
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

180,155 mi
Last recorded180,155 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2023
Typical for 2007 BMW X385,322 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX5 VKX
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2007
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2023 180,155 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2023 180,155 miles

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

tyre pressure monitoring system light staying on

Pass 9 Nov 2022 175,859 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2022 175,859 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2021 167,642 miles

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

Fail 19 Nov 2021 167,612 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2020 161,893 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2019 158,699 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front 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))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Oct 2018 151,972 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 137,519 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 27 Mar 2017 137,517 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre not repairable. 235/55 R17 Runway ()

Oil leak ()

Pass 15 Apr 2016 118,958 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 99,115 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2015 99,115 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2014 79,850 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Apr 2013 60,524 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 60,519 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2012 48,206 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Mar 2011 36,755 miles

both outer sills covered

unable to fully inspect rear coil springs

Pass 7 Apr 2010 26,645 miles

nearside front tyre cut outer sidewall

offside rear tyre cut outer sidewall

unable to fully inspect rear inner brake pads

Fail 7 Apr 2010 26,645 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

nearside front tyre cut outer sidewall

offside rear tyre cut outer sidewall

unable to fully inspect rear inner brake pads

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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X5 VKX is a 2007 BMW X3 in Green with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 X5 VKX, 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 X5 VKX registered?

X5 VKX is a 2007 BMW X3, first registered on 30 March 2007.

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