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GL57 UCU

2007 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

142,093 mi
Last recorded142,093 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW X385,322 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 142,093 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2024 133,903 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2024 133,903 miles

Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Nov 2023 131,480 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear parking brake slightly grabbing

Pass 22 Nov 2022 129,579 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2022 129,579 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Nov 2021 121,021 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2020 108,905 miles

Front number plate is becoming de laminated

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front door mirror cover is missing

o/s and n/s rear abs rings are starting to make contact with the abs sensors

Fail 12 Nov 2020 108,900 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235/55/17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front number plate is becoming de laminated

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front door mirror cover is missing

o/s and n/s rear abs rings are starting to make contact with the abs sensors

Pass 19 Nov 2019 93,025 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2018 73,107 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive just above min (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2018 69,143 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2017 53,457 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 53,260 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2016 50,341 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wear on outer shoulder (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Apr 2015 46,936 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Mar 2014 40,103 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2013 35,037 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 26,449 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

N/s/r brake pad crumbling

Small cut in o/s/f tyre sidewall

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Feb 2011 24,215 miles

offside front tyre has damage to outter wall

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 UCU is a 2007 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 UCU, 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 GL57 UCU registered?

GL57 UCU is a 2007 BMW X3, first registered on 29 December 2007.

Is GL57 UCU safe to buy?

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