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GR07 LXU

2007 BMW X3

Grey Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2024
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

111,460 mi
Last recorded111,460 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW X385,322 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGR07 LXU
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Fail 14 Apr 2025 111,460 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2023 104,965 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2023 104,965 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Oct 2022 92,975 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Oct 2022 92,975 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2021 81,676 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 15 Oct 2021 81,676 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2020 74,311 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2019 63,767 miles

Engine ,Sill & Underbody covers fitted obscuring some components

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2018 60,286 miles

Engine cover and Undertrays fitted

Pass 11 Apr 2017 56,524 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 54,495 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 49,310 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Jun 2015 49,309 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Jun 2014 45,017 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2013 38,865 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2013 38,865 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 33,203 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside front tyre worn outside edge

Offside front tyre worn inside edge

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Fail 15 Jun 2011 25,228 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Jun 2011 25,228 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 19 Jun 2010 16,403 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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GR07 LXU is a 2007 BMW X3 in Grey with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GR07 LXU, 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 GR07 LXU registered?

GR07 LXU is a 2007 BMW X3, first registered on 24 July 2007.

Is GR07 LXU safe to buy?

The MOT history for GR07 LXU shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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