2007 BMW X3 3.0L Diesel · J11 VBO
2007 BMW X3 (3.0L, diesel). First registered 24 Nov 2007. Recorded mileage 125,769 miles. MOT expired on 28 Oct 2026. Taxed until 01 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- BMW X3
- Year / Origin
- 2007
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 28 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Nov 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 125,769 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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J11 VBO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/10/2025
- 125,769 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
J11 VBO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2007 BMW X3 (J11 VBO) between July 2022 and October 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 29 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (7 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
J11 VBO Mileage History
- 11/07/202293,259 mi
- 11/07/202293,259 mi
- 13/09/2023103,234 mi+9,975 mi
- 13/09/2024113,373 mi+10,139 mi
- 29/10/2025125,769 mi+12,396 mi
Average of roughly 9,844 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for BMW X3 (E83)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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