2007 BMW X3 3.0L Diesel · SO56 HYX
2007 BMW X3 (3.0L, diesel). First registered 02 Feb 2007. Recorded mileage 126,333 miles. MOT valid until 26 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW X3
- Year / Origin
- 2007 · Edinburgh
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 26 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 126,333 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SO56 HYX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/02/2026
- 126,333 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.
SO56 HYX 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 (SO56 HYX) between February 2023 and February 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 27 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
SO56 HYX Mileage History
- 15/02/2023123,602 mi
- 14/02/2024124,154 mi+552 mi
- 19/02/2025125,421 mi+1,267 mi
- 27/02/2026126,333 mi+912 mi
- 27/02/2026126,333 mi
Average of roughly 900 miles per year across 5 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: Good
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