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XX53 CON

2007 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jan 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

160,874 mi
Last recorded160,874 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW X385,322 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXX53 CON
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2026 160,874 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2025 152,433 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2024 139,506 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly worn on edge

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly worn on edge

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

Fail 2 Jan 2024 139,506 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly worn on edge

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly worn on edge

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

Pass 30 Dec 2022 127,946 miles

Both rear outer cv boots are slightly deteriorated

Front and rear suspension components are corroded

Pass 16 Dec 2021 116,481 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2021 116,481 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Dec 2020 105,212 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2020 100,753 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2018 88,740 miles

reversing lights not working

Pass 23 Aug 2017 83,186 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2016 76,863 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 69,985 miles

os and nsf tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 27 Nov 2014 65,466 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 27 Nov 2014 65,466 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 27 Nov 2013 57,851 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2013 57,605 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 19 Nov 2012 48,865 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)

front inner brake pads wearing thin

offside front tyre perished and worn low on inner edge

Fail 14 Nov 2012 48,818 miles

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

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)

front inner brake pads wearing thin

offside front tyre perished and worn low on inner edge

Pass 28 Nov 2011 41,545 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2011 41,400 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 32,143 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2010 32,143 miles

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

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

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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XX53 CON is a 2007 BMW X3 in Silver with a 2,993cc 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 XX53 CON, 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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XX53 CON is a 2007 BMW X3, first registered on 26 October 2007.

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