2007 BMW X3 3.0L Diesel · VN07 DXR
2007 BMW X3 (3.0L, diesel). First registered 24 Mar 2007. Recorded mileage 132,283 miles. MOT valid until 21 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- BMW X3
- Year / Origin
- 2007 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 21 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 132,283 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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VN07 DXR Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/11/2025
- 132,283 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
VN07 DXR 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 (VN07 DXR) between November 2023 and November 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 12 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
VN07 DXR Mileage History
- 22/11/2023126,895 mi
- 13/11/2024130,283 mi+3,388 mi
- 13/11/2024130,283 mi
- 12/11/2025132,283 mi+2,000 mi
- 12/11/2025132,283 mi
Average of roughly 2,730 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: Average
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A fibre-reinforced plastic nylon gear inside the xDrive transfer case (ATC400) actuator motor strips its teeth. The 4WD system cannot engage, triggering the "trifecta" of 4x4, ABS, and Brake dash warning lights.
- Rear Coil Springs SnappingModerate
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- Panoramic Roof FailureSerious
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