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GF07 VLR

2007 BMW X3

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2023
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

154,920 mi
Last recorded154,920 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2022
Typical for 2007 BMW X385,322 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF07 VLR
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2022 154,920 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2021 136,549 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Jun 2021 136,337 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both front brake back plates insecure and rubbing disc

both rear tyres worn to limit

nearside front tyre slightly worn on outer edger

Pass 14 Jul 2020 132,749 miles

rear sub frame corroded

Fail 10 Jul 2020 132,727 miles

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

rear sub frame corroded

Pass 22 Jul 2019 127,741 miles

rear sub frame corroded

Fail 5 Dec 2018 124,099 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2017 116,462 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

both front brake discs corroded/worn

both rear brake discs corroded

engine lamp on

Pass 30 Nov 2016 109,182 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

both front and rear brake discs corroded

Fail 30 Nov 2016 109,182 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

both front and rear brake discs corroded

Pass 17 Nov 2015 101,276 miles

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

Offside Front tyre slightly worn on inside edge

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

both front and rear brake discs slightly corroded

Fail 17 Nov 2015 101,276 miles

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

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

Offside Front tyre slightly worn on inside edge

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

both front and rear brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 4 Dec 2014 94,661 miles

both front brake discs slightly corroded

Fail 3 Dec 2014 94,661 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

both front brake discs slightly corroded

n/s/r tyre cut on tread section

Pass 13 Nov 2013 86,640 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2012 77,118 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Apr 2012 68,728 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 May 2011 57,274 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 45,181 miles

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

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 VLR is a 2007 BMW X3 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 VLR, 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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GF07 VLR is a 2007 BMW X3, first registered on 11 May 2007.

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