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FG57 KCJ

2007 BMW X3

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2021
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

164,939 mi
Last recorded164,939 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2020
Typical for 2007 BMW X385,322 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG57 KCJ
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2020 164,939 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2019 162,492 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2018 150,895 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2018 150,651 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front torque control arm bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front torque control arm bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Feb 2017 137,404 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2017 137,404 miles

Steering system fouling column joint (2.2.D.2a)

Pass 15 Jan 2016 121,727 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2015 113,718 miles

Nearside rear diff oil seal slight leak

Slight smear from front wipers

Pass 9 Jan 2014 105,888 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2013 99,508 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2012 98,717 miles

Approx 1,000 miles left on front brake discs and pads.

Approx 6,000 miles left on rear brake discs and pads.

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Oct 2012 98,717 miles

Approx 1,000 miles left on front brake discs and pads.

Approx 6,000 miles left on rear brake discs and pads.

Pass 6 Oct 2011 83,242 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2011 83,242 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 30 Sep 2010 67,974 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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FG57 KCJ is a 2007 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 FG57 KCJ, 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 FG57 KCJ registered?

FG57 KCJ is a 2007 BMW X3, first registered on 3 October 2007.

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