2007 BMW X3 2.0L Diesel · NL57 ELO
2007 BMW X3 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Sept 2007. Recorded mileage 198,805 miles. MOT expired on 03 Feb 2024. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW X3
- Year / Origin
- 2007 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 03 Feb 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 198,805 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
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NL57 ELO Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 04/02/2023
- 198,805 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
NL57 ELO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2007 BMW X3 (NL57 ELO) between January 2022 and February 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 04 February 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
NL57 ELO Mileage History
- 19/01/2022185,072 mi
- 04/02/2023198,805 mi+13,733 mi
- 04/02/2023198,805 mi
Average of roughly 13,168 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for BMW X3 (E83)
Our database tracks 4 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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