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GP07 LYJ

2007 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2024
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

157,861 mi
Last recorded157,861 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2024
Typical for 2007 BMW X385,322 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP07 LYJ
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Fail 30 Oct 2024 157,861 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2023 145,556 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2022 134,174 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2021 124,834 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2020 113,583 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Oct 2019 104,209 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 22 Oct 2018 93,669 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2017 80,835 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

park brake effort close to limit

Pass 21 Sep 2016 69,346 miles

Child seats fitted to rear, preventing full inspection of seat belts

Emissions not picked up by smoke tester

Pass 17 Sep 2015 59,804 miles

Child seat fitted preventing full inspection of seat belt

Emissions not picked up by smoke tester

Little handbrake reserve

Fail 17 Sep 2015 59,804 miles

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

Child seat fitted preventing full inspection of seat belt

Emissions not picked up by smoke tester

Little handbrake reserve

Pass 22 Oct 2014 52,295 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

child seats fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belts.

minor damage wheel rims.

stone chips front windscreen.

Pass 17 Oct 2013 41,974 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2012 33,828 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2011 24,674 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 20,574 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 8 Apr 2011 20,574 miles

Nearside Outer Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 20 Apr 2010 15,337 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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GP07 LYJ is a 2007 BMW X3 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 GP07 LYJ, 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 GP07 LYJ registered?

GP07 LYJ is a 2007 BMW X3, first registered on 28 April 2007.

Is GP07 LYJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for GP07 LYJ shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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