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BT57 FUG

2007 BMW X3

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2020
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

102,545 mi
Last recorded102,545 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2019
Typical for 2007 BMW X385,322 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT57 FUG
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2019 102,545 miles

front bumper has damage

Fail 19 Aug 2019 102,544 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 5 Apr 2019 97,333 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 5 Apr 2019 97,312 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Feb 2018 92,014 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2017 80,023 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 26 Jan 2017 80,023 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 6 Oct 2015 74,737 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2015

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

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Fail 23 Sep 2014 69,517 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2014 69,517 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 56,853 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 54,274 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2011 49,678 miles

nearside front tyre has damage to outer sidewall, no cords or ply exposed at time of test

Fail 30 Nov 2011 49,678 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside front tyre has damage to outer sidewall, no cords or ply exposed at time of test

Pass 9 Dec 2010 37,985 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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BT57 FUG is a 2007 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 BT57 FUG, 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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BT57 FUG is a 2007 BMW X3, first registered on 14 December 2007.

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