2007 BMW X3 2.0L Diesel · SM57 UHD
2007 BMW X3 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 23 Nov 2007. Recorded mileage 182,395 miles. MOT expired on 21 Jul 2025. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW X3
- Year / Origin
- 2007 · Edinburgh
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 21 Jul 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 182,395 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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SM57 UHD Key Findings
- 17 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 23/07/2024
- 182,395 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SM57 UHD MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
17 MOT tests are recorded for this 2007 BMW X3 (SM57 UHD) between November 2010 and July 2024.
The record contains 13 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 23 July 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (15 issues), Brakes (8 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 27 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.
Recorded failure items include: “Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))”; “Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”.
SM57 UHD Mileage History
- 25/11/201028,173 mi
- 18/11/201137,155 mi+8,982 mi
- 13/05/201349,853 mi+12,698 mi
- 24/07/201455,809 mi+5,956 mi
- 26/08/201561,485 mi+5,676 mi
- 03/01/201784,459 mi+22,974 mi
- 05/02/2018101,531 mi+17,072 mi
- 08/01/2019111,501 mi+9,970 mi
- 21/01/2019111,899 mi+398 mi
- 27/01/2020119,958 mi+8,059 mi
- 27/04/2021131,605 mi+11,647 mi
- 28/04/2021131,658 mi+53 mi
- 26/04/2022150,126 mi+18,468 mi
- 28/04/2023164,718 mi+14,592 mi
- 03/05/2023164,731 mi+13 mi
- 23/07/2024182,395 mi+17,664 mi
- 23/07/2024182,395 mi
Average of roughly 11,290 miles per year across 17 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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