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BG57 USO

2007 BMW X3

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

147,976 mi
Last recorded147,976 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW X385,322 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG57 USO
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 147,976 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2024 142,768 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 31 Jul 2024 142,768 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Aug 2023 133,772 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2022 125,608 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 9 Jun 2022 125,469 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 27 May 2021 111,197 miles

Both front anti roll link bar rubbers splitting

Rear diff wet

Fail 27 May 2021 111,197 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both front anti roll link bar rubbers splitting

Rear diff

Rear diff wet

Pass 28 May 2020 107,003 miles

Both rear tyres close to limits

Fail 28 May 2020 107,003 miles

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated Not ratcheting correctly (1.1.6 (d))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both rear tyres close to limits

Pass 21 May 2019 104,453 miles

Rear diff wet

Fail 21 May 2019 104,453 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly Not holding ratchet fault (1.1.6 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Rear diff wet

Pass 18 May 2018 100,656 miles

Offside Front Tyre close to limit

Pass 20 May 2017 94,943 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 86,665 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2014 72,505 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear wiper arm missing

Fail 29 Nov 2014 72,442 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

brake pad wear indicator light on in vehicle

engine light on in vehicle

rear wiper arm missing

Pass 13 Jun 2013 56,684 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2012 50,702 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Nov 2011 41,218 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2010 33,032 miles

How Reliable is the BMW X3?

Based on 1,227,551 MOT tests across 116,465 vehicles.

81.7%
Pass Rate
7,291
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
116,465
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 14,027
coil spring broken 11,583
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 7,799
coil spring fractured 6,299
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 5,284
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BG57 USO is a 2007 BMW X3 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2007 BMW X3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.7% with a typical mileage of 85,322 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW X3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 14,027 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BG57 USO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW X3 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 19 years old, this BMW X3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BG57 USO registered?

BG57 USO is a 2007 BMW X3, first registered on 15 November 2007.

Is BG57 USO safe to buy?

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