2007 BMW X3 2.0L Diesel · VX56 AFO
2007 BMW X3 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Feb 2007. Recorded mileage 100,299 miles. MOT expired on 03 Jul 2023. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW X3
- Year / Origin
- 2007 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 03 Jul 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 100,299 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.
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
VX56 AFO Key Findings
- 18 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 23/06/2022
- 100,299 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
VX56 AFO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
18 MOT tests are recorded for this 2007 BMW X3 (VX56 AFO) between February 2010 and June 2022.
The record contains 14 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 23 June 2022 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: Brakes (6 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 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: “Driver's airbag obviously inoperative warning lamp lit (7.1.5 (c))”; “Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))”; “Front Exhaust system insecure clamp at centre pipe joint (6.1.2 (a))”.
VX56 AFO Mileage History
- 24/02/201030,040 mi
- 06/12/201038,384 mi+8,344 mi
- 06/12/201144,104 mi+5,720 mi
- 06/12/201144,101 mi-3 mi
- 22/11/201251,293 mi+7,192 mi
- 23/11/201360,951 mi+9,658 mi
- 01/12/201469,592 mi+8,641 mi
- 15/10/201575,317 mi+5,725 mi
- 05/07/201678,357 mi+3,040 mi
- 05/07/201678,357 mi
- 29/06/201781,845 mi+3,488 mi
- 29/06/201884,412 mi+2,567 mi
- 14/06/201987,750 mi+3,338 mi
- 14/06/201987,751 mi+1 mi
- 24/06/202089,796 mi+2,045 mi
- 25/06/202195,018 mi+5,222 mi
- 21/06/2022100,299 mi+5,281 mi
- 23/06/2022100,299 mi
Average of roughly 5,700 miles per year across 18 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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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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