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BM03 ALY

2007 BMW X3

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

123,848 mi
Last recorded123,848 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2024
Typical for 2007 BMW X385,322 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBM03 ALY
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2024 123,848 miles

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear suspension components corroded

Fail 3 Jul 2024 123,848 miles

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

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear suspension components corroded

Pass 6 Jul 2023 115,251 miles

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

Surface corrosion on suspension and braking

Pass 26 Jul 2022 108,643 miles

All suspension components slightly corroded.

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Vehicle under-cover's present.

Pass 11 Mar 2022 107,046 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2021 95,144 miles

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

Fail 13 Feb 2021 95,123 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 31 May 2019 90,566 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 May 2018 87,882 miles

advise front pads

Fail 28 May 2018 87,882 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

advise front pads

Pass 31 May 2017 82,436 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2016 71,005 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2015 67,353 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2015 67,255 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Aug 2014 58,441 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2013 49,394 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2013 49,394 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2012 41,266 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 25,454 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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BM03 ALY is a 2007 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 BM03 ALY, 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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BM03 ALY is a 2007 BMW X3, first registered on 1 October 2007.

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