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AE07 LTA

2007 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

177,733 mi
Last recorded177,733 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW X385,322 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE07 LTA
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 177,733 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.5.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Fail 14 Oct 2025 177,733 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.5.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2024 169,575 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both nearside and offside discs slightly corroded around outer edges (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated lower ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn on outer edge

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted.

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Starting to crack (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Dec 2023 164,177 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 21 Dec 2023 164,116 miles

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

Fail 8 Dec 2023 164,082 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2022 157,711 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2021 152,865 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2021 152,863 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and o/s/r. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Dec 2020 150,401 miles

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

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

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

Fail 4 Dec 2020 150,400 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2019 147,028 miles

Brake fluid discoloured

Pass 17 Dec 2018 140,332 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chips in central screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Dec 2018 140,332 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chips in central screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2017 134,094 miles

both front wipers judder and smear slightly

brakes noisy

engine covers and underbody covers fitted at the time of the test obscuring some components

Pass 13 Dec 2016 126,004 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm cracked/perished (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2-3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Jan 2016 120,395 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2015 112,575 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2015 112,388 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Dec 2013 103,019 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Dec 2013 103,019 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 90,757 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 84,919 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 62,651 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2010 62,651 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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AE07 LTA is a 2007 BMW X3 in Grey 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 AE07 LTA, 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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AE07 LTA is a 2007 BMW X3, first registered on 18 July 2007.

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