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GF07 AFJ

2007 BMW X3

Black Diesel 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2025
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

228,339 mi
Last recorded228,339 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2024
Typical for 2007 BMW X385,322 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF07 AFJ
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2024 228,339 miles

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

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

nsr brake pipe joint corroded

Pass 28 Oct 2022 225,613 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 2 Nov 2021 222,681 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2021 222,672 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2020 218,572 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

hand brake, only just met

Pass 19 Jul 2019 211,820 miles

mil light on

Fail 12 Jul 2019 211,657 miles

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

mil light on

Pass 21 Jul 2018 205,520 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2018 205,503 miles

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

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Pass 13 Jun 2017 194,925 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 19 May 2016 184,603 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)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Jun 2015 173,851 miles

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Jun 2014 162,951 miles

advice on further look at n/s/r hand brake

Fail 28 Mar 2014 162,700 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 29 Nov 2012 135,793 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 116,970 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 87,363 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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GF07 AFJ is a 2007 BMW X3 in Black with a 3,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 GF07 AFJ, 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 GF07 AFJ registered?

GF07 AFJ is a 2007 BMW X3, first registered on 30 March 2007.

Is GF07 AFJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF07 AFJ shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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