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AJ07 MLV

2007 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2026
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

83,560 mi
Last recorded83,560 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW X385,322 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ07 MLV
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2025 83,560 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre x2 ()

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

Fail 27 Mar 2025 83,560 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre x2 ()

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

Pass 28 Mar 2024 79,338 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front sun visor slightly loose

Fail 26 Mar 2024 79,338 miles

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

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick nearside and offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front sun visor slightly loose

Pass 8 Nov 2022 77,824 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fail 8 Nov 2022 77,824 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fail 7 Nov 2022 77,818 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords has cut on three locations on the tyre (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2021 75,746 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2021 75,746 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Oct 2020 74,557 miles

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Oct 2020 74,557 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2019 73,000 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2019 73,000 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Oct 2018 71,376 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2018 71,376 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jun 2017 67,818 miles

Nearside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 Jun 2017 67,790 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn in edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn in edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 Jul 2015 63,750 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2015 63,750 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2014 61,068 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2013 58,040 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 55,518 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 52,882 miles
Fail 27 May 2011 52,877 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2010 45,121 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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AJ07 MLV is a 2007 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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 AJ07 MLV, 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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AJ07 MLV is a 2007 BMW X3, first registered on 27 April 2007.

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