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GL57 HCV

2007 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

119,004 mi
Last recorded119,004 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2023
Typical for 2007 BMW X385,322 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL57 HCV
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2023 119,004 miles

underneath brake pipes rusty all around

Fail 1 Aug 2023 119,004 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

underneath brake pipes rusty all around

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 May 2022 118,204 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 10 May 2022 118,191 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Jun 2021 115,926 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2019 112,441 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Jan 2019 106,918 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jan 2018 103,732 miles

tyres all round perished

Fail 11 Jan 2018 103,732 miles

Front Valve stem seriously damaged both stems (4.1.D.1e)

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

tyres all round perished

Pass 13 Dec 2016 101,042 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2015 96,706 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2014 89,610 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2014 83,102 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2013 70,889 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Feb 2013 70,889 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)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Feb 2012 49,534 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2012 49,319 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2011 36,654 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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GL57 HCV 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 72.2%.

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 GL57 HCV, 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 GL57 HCV registered?

GL57 HCV is a 2007 BMW X3, first registered on 12 December 2007.

Is GL57 HCV safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL57 HCV shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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