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BU07 ZKW

2007 BMW X3

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2023
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

185,388 mi
Last recorded185,388 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2022
Typical for 2007 BMW X385,322 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU07 ZKW
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2022 185,388 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 26 Feb 2021 178,623 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2020 172,535 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2020 172,534 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt small end (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft securing bolt loose (6.1.7 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Feb 2019 165,254 miles

Exhaust mounting defective center mount (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti roll bar drop link rubber boot slightly split

Offside Rear cv boot leaking

Pass 28 Feb 2018 156,803 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2018 156,743 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 20 Feb 2017 147,056 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2016 135,831 miles

Offside Front oil leaking

Fail 18 Feb 2016 135,830 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front oil leaking

Pass 23 Feb 2015 124,956 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 25 Feb 2014 112,451 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2014 112,450 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear 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)

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2013 97,634 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

wear ridge both front brake discs

Fail 27 Feb 2013 97,602 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

wear ridge both front brake discs

Pass 24 Feb 2012 82,327 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2012 82,263 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2011 67,245 miles

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

Fail 22 Feb 2011 67,244 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2010 51,645 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2010 51,018 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

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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BU07 ZKW is a 2007 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 BU07 ZKW, 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 BU07 ZKW registered?

BU07 ZKW is a 2007 BMW X3, first registered on 1 March 2007.

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