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2007 BMW X3
General Information
- Registration AX05BAZ
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model X3
- Year 2007
- Colour Bronze
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 2993cc
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- Expires 11 Feb 2027
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MOT History 45 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
12 Feb 2026
Pass
Mileage: 159,993 MI
Expiry date: 11 Feb 2027Advisory notice item(s)
- advise slight play o/s/f steering tie rod end advise to replace
- advise o/s/r upper suspension arm ball joint has slight play advise to replace
- advise rear subframe corroded but not excessive
8 Dec 2025
Pass
Mileage: 176,874 MI
Expiry date: 9 Dec 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
16 Jan 2025
Pass
Mileage: 155,167 MI
Expiry date: 17 Jan 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- advise o/s n/s front and rear brake discs corroded but not excessive
- advise parts of o/s n/s rear chassis corroded but not excessive
- advise rear subframe corroded but not excessive
10 Dec 2024
Pass
Mileage: 169,038 MI
Expiry date: 9 Dec 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
18 Jan 2024
Pass
Mileage: 154,105 MI
Expiry date: 17 Jan 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- advise rear subframe corroded but not holed or excessive
- advise o/s n/s front and rear brake discs corroded but not excessive
- advise o/s n/s front and rear brake flexi hose ferrules corroded but not excessive
14 Nov 2023
Pass
Mileage: 162,782 MI
Expiry date: 13 Nov 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- advise rear subframe corroded but not excessive
- advise o/s n/s front brake discs corroded but not excessive
- Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
2 Nov 2022
Pass
Mileage: 150,847 MI
Expiry date: 1 Nov 2023 16 Jun 202624 Oct 2022
Fail
Mileage: 150,240 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
30 Mar 2022
Fail
Mileage: 154,090 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn all 4 (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Electronic braking system warning device indicates a fault (1.7 (b)) Repair immediately
- Steering rack insecure (2.1.3 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.3 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested inop (4.1.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded x2 from master to abs pump (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front fog light loose
- Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
16 Oct 2021
Pass
Mileage: 146,610 MI
Expiry date: 15 Oct 2022 16 Jun 20269 Oct 2020
Pass
Mileage: 142,834 MI
Expiry date: 8 Oct 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
8 Oct 2020
Fail
Mileage: 142,834 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
4 Oct 2019
Pass
Mileage: 133,203 MI
Expiry date: 8 Oct 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
25 Sep 2019
Fail
Mileage: 143,301 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn BOTH D AND LINKS (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Front Brake pipe excessively corroded BOTH (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn BOTH MISSING (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively BOTH (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
6 Apr 2019
Pass
Mileage: 139,698 MI
Expiry date: 5 Oct 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- vehicle fitted with under trays and sill covers
3 Apr 2019
Fail
Mileage: 139,689 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Inner Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) Dangerous
- Passenger compartment passenger compartment in such a condition that it permits the entry of exhaust fumes (6.2.1 (c) (i)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- vehicle fitted with under trays and sill covers
- Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
9 Oct 2018
Pass
Mileage: 122,990 MI
Expiry date: 8 Oct 2019 16 Jun 20261 Jun 2018
Pass
Mileage: 132,709 MI
Expiry date: 31 May 2019 16 Jun 202619 Jan 2018
Pass
Mileage: 122,387 MI
Expiry date: 21 Jan 2019 16 Jun 202618 Jul 2017
Pass
Mileage: 132,425 MI
Expiry date: 17 Jul 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both front outer bushes (2.4.G.2)
14 Jan 2017
Pass
Mileage: 115,520 MI
Expiry date: 21 Jan 2018 16 Jun 202612 Jul 2016
Pass
Mileage: 129,145 MI
Expiry date: 11 Jul 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
22 Jan 2016
Pass
Mileage: 109,444 MI
Expiry date: 21 Jan 2017 16 Jun 202621 Jul 2015
Pass
Mileage: 121,984 MI
Expiry date: 18 Aug 2016 16 Jun 202621 Jul 2015
Fail
Mileage: 121,984 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
24 Feb 2015
Pass
Mileage: 96,068 MI
Expiry date: 23 Feb 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
19 Aug 2014
Pass
Mileage: 111,497 MI
Expiry date: 18 Aug 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
13 Feb 2014
Pass
Mileage: 75,987 MI
Expiry date: 18 Feb 2015 16 Jun 202630 Oct 2013
Pass
Mileage: 97,203 MI
Expiry date: 29 Oct 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
29 Oct 2013
Fail
Mileage: 97,203 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
8 Feb 2013
Pass
Mileage: 60,406 MI
Expiry date: 18 Feb 2014 16 Jun 202623 Oct 2012
Fail
Mileage: 71,265 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
23 Oct 2012
Pass
Mileage: 71,265 MI
Expiry date: 22 Oct 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
9 Feb 2012
Pass
Mileage: 46,501 MI
Expiry date: 18 Feb 2013 16 Jun 202611 Oct 2011
Pass
Mileage: 70,267 MI
Expiry date: 10 Oct 2012 16 Jun 202610 Oct 2011
Fail
Mileage: 70,267 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
15 Feb 2011
Pass
Mileage: 34,278 MI
Expiry date: 18 Feb 2012 16 Jun 202617 Sep 2010
Pass
Mileage: 67,299 MI
Expiry date: 16 Sep 2011 16 Jun 202617 Sep 2010
Fail
Mileage: 67,299 MI
16 Jun 202619 Feb 2010
Pass
Mileage: 21,009 MI
Expiry date: 18 Feb 2011 16 Jun 202627 Jan 2010
Pass
Mileage: 61,109 MI
Expiry date: 26 Jan 2011 16 Jun 202627 Jan 2010
Fail
Mileage: 61,109 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
13 Feb 2009
Pass
Mileage: 46,892 MI
Expiry date: 3 Mar 2010 16 Jun 20267 Feb 2008
Pass
Mileage: 35,956 MI
Expiry date: 3 Mar 2009 16 Jun 20267 Feb 2008
Fail
Mileage: 35,956 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
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AX05BAZ was registered on 2007-01-26
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