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GU07 ZNJ

2007 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

145,910 mi
Last recorded145,910 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW X385,322 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU07 ZNJ
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 145,910 miles

Nearside Rear brake retaining spring incorrectly fitted

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear brake retaining spring missing

Fail 16 Mar 2026 145,910 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear brake retaining spring incorrectly fitted

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear brake retaining spring missing

Pass 27 Mar 2025 130,725 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2024 115,258 miles

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

Fail 27 Mar 2024 115,246 miles

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/55R17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2022 110,445 miles

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

Fail 15 Dec 2022 110,439 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 10 Dec 2021 108,194 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2021 108,194 miles

Front Prop shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2020 95,943 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2019 90,066 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2018 82,868 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2018 82,868 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 8 Jul 2017 73,507 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm tread depth and wearing unevenly on outside edges. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Also has nail in tread and wearing unevenly on outside edges. 2mm tread depth. (4.1.E.1)

Fail 8 Jul 2017 73,507 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm tread depth and wearing unevenly on outside edges. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Also has nail in tread and wearing unevenly on outside edges. 2mm tread depth. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 9 Jul 2016 67,166 miles

Engine oil level high.

Pass 17 Jul 2015 61,319 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2014 56,867 miles

unable to get emissions reading

Pass 28 Nov 2013 47,859 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2012 39,389 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Apr 2012 31,804 miles

Poor spray pattern from windscreen washers.

Pass 5 Oct 2011 27,641 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 17,913 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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GU07 ZNJ is a 2007 BMW X3 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 GU07 ZNJ, 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 GU07 ZNJ registered?

GU07 ZNJ is a 2007 BMW X3, first registered on 6 March 2007.

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