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A26 RLR

2007 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2025
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

105,089 mi
Last recorded105,089 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2024
Typical for 2007 BMW X385,322 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA26 RLR
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2024 105,089 miles

Brake fluid discoloured

Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced Both sides (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre Repairable ()

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

Fail 3 Dec 2024 105,088 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Unions badly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Brake fluid discoloured

Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced Both sides (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre Repairable ()

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

Pass 28 Nov 2023 100,546 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2022 95,788 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2021 92,366 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2020 84,901 miles
Pass 7 May 2019 77,635 miles

Nearside Front slight sidewall damage

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

Fail 7 May 2019 77,635 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front slight sidewall damage

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

Pass 2 Jul 2018 75,462 miles

complete under body panel covers fitted concealing some testable components.

engine cover & under cover fitted obscuring some testable components.

plastic sill covers fitted preventing full inspection of lower sills.

Fail 29 May 2018 75,417 miles

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

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

engine cover & under cover fitted obscuring some testable components.

plastic sill covers fitted preventing full inspection of lower sills.

under body panel covers fitted concealing some testable components.

Pass 7 Nov 2017 74,454 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2017 74,450 miles

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

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 29 Oct 2016 70,248 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2015 64,743 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2014 60,876 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2013 54,630 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Apr 2013 49,411 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Mar 2012 42,190 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2011 30,604 miles

o/s/r tyre has slight separtion

Pass 27 Feb 2010 22,584 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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A26 RLR is a 2007 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 A26 RLR, 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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A26 RLR is a 2007 BMW X3, first registered on 1 March 2007.

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