2007 BMW X3 2.0L Diesel · PJ57 LNC
2007 BMW X3 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 20 Dec 2007. Recorded mileage 131,259 miles. MOT expired on 15 Apr 2025.
- Make & Model
- BMW X3
- Year / Origin
- 2007 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 15 Apr 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 131,259 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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PJ57 LNC Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/04/2024
- 131,259 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.
PJ57 LNC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2007 BMW X3 (PJ57 LNC) between November 2021 and April 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 16 April 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
PJ57 LNC Mileage History
- 16/11/2021123,129 mi
- 17/11/2021123,129 mi
- 21/06/2022125,456 mi+2,327 mi
- 16/04/2024131,259 mi+5,803 mi
Average of roughly 3,368 miles per year across 4 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: Below Average
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