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GL56 TLN

2007 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2023
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

129,770 mi
Last recorded129,770 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2022
Typical for 2007 BMW X385,322 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL56 TLN
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2022 129,770 miles

brake viabration

handbrake travel

offside front tyre edge slight wear

Fail 11 Apr 2022 129,770 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

brake viabration

handbrake travel

offside front tyre edge slight wear

Pass 15 Feb 2021 121,326 miles

handbrake travel

nearside front tyre edge slight wear

Fail 15 Feb 2021 121,326 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

handbrake travel

nearside front tyre edge slight wear

Pass 30 Dec 2019 104,961 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

exhaust joint condition

front and rear brake pads worn

front tyres edges worn

tyre pressure light on

Fail 30 Dec 2019 104,961 miles

Nearside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

exhaust joint condition

front and rear brake pads worn

front tyres edges worn

tyre pressure light on

Pass 28 Nov 2018 87,591 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2017 77,028 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)

diesel emission peak not detected

Pass 28 Oct 2016 70,139 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2015 62,351 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2014 56,855 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2014 56,855 miles

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 25 Nov 2013 50,208 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2012 44,083 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2011 38,723 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2010 34,002 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 13 Nov 2009 29,196 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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GL56 TLN is a 2007 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc 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 GL56 TLN, 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 GL56 TLN registered?

GL56 TLN is a 2007 BMW X3, first registered on 25 January 2007.

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