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GV57 TZC

2007 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

133,496 mi
Last recorded133,496 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW X385,322 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV57 TZC
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 133,496 miles

Lower under tray obscuring components

Pass 21 Jan 2025 123,987 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2025 123,748 miles

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2024 113,176 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 19 Jan 2023 105,546 miles

Lower under tray obscuring components

Pass 22 Jan 2022 100,950 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2022 100,950 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2020 96,799 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2020 96,798 miles

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 20 Apr 2019 88,215 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 79,458 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 70,765 miles

Front brake discs deteriating

Front brake pads wearing thin

Front wipers could be better

Rear tyres wearing inner edges

covers fitted

Pass 18 Apr 2016 62,211 miles

both front tyres have slight cracking across tread

Pass 22 Apr 2015 52,296 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2014 50,565 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 29 Oct 2014 50,565 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2013 46,024 miles

rear tyres on limit

Pass 17 Oct 2012 41,322 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2011 36,737 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2011 36,737 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2010 31,344 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)

Fail 26 Oct 2010 31,344 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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GV57 TZC is a 2007 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 GV57 TZC, 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 GV57 TZC registered?

GV57 TZC is a 2007 BMW X3, first registered on 29 October 2007.

Is GV57 TZC safe to buy?

The MOT history for GV57 TZC shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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