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FG07 SKN

2007 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

178,213 mi
Last recorded178,213 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2024
Typical for 2007 BMW X385,322 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG07 SKN
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2024 178,213 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Rear(s) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Parking brake requirements only just met

Fail 22 Mar 2024 178,198 miles

Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Front(s) (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed Ply visible (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Rear(s) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Parking brake requirements only just met

Pass 18 Nov 2022 161,365 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2021 151,241 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2021 151,239 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Nov 2020 144,093 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2019 127,785 miles

Engine covers ,under trays & outer sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection.

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside rear road wheel has slight damage to outer rim

Oil leak, but not excessive Offside of engine & sump areas. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear bump stops deteriorated.

Pass 16 May 2018 116,731 miles

Both rear shock absorbers have slightly reduced damping.

Engine covers & under trays fitted not allowing full inspection.

Offside Rear Outer Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 11 May 2018 116,693 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

Both rear shock absorbers have slightly reduced damping.

Engine covers & under trays fitted not allowing full inspection.

Offside Rear Outer Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 5 Jul 2017 113,705 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 104,965 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 92,687 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2015 92,687 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Jul 2014 78,218 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 61,275 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 47,462 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 33,736 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 20,526 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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FG07 SKN is a 2007 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 FG07 SKN, 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 FG07 SKN registered?

FG07 SKN is a 2007 BMW X3, first registered on 29 March 2007.

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