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EF56 ZTU

2007 BMW X3

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

169,353 mi
Last recorded169,353 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW X385,322 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF56 ZTU
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 169,353 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Pass 2 Sep 2024 164,760 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 29 Aug 2023 160,584 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2022 156,539 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front 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))

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

Pass 2 Sep 2021 152,467 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Sep 2020 148,653 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front tyres sidewalls damaged. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Sep 2019 146,174 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Side wall damaged. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

TPS lamp illuminated.

Fail 10 Sep 2019 146,174 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Side wall damaged. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

TPS lamp illuminated.

Pass 12 Sep 2018 139,074 miles

Noisy Turbo bearings

Fail 12 Sep 2018 139,074 miles

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

Noisy Turbo bearings

Pass 7 Sep 2017 129,422 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 123,782 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2016 123,782 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Aug 2015 117,839 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 105,797 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 94,555 miles

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)

Pass 7 Sep 2012 76,200 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Sep 2011 56,642 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 15 Sep 2010 33,156 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2010 33,156 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Jan 2010 25,742 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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EF56 ZTU 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 81%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 EF56 ZTU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EF56 ZTU registered?

EF56 ZTU is a 2007 BMW X3, first registered on 17 January 2007.

Is EF56 ZTU safe to buy?

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