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HV07 BAU

2007 BMW X3

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2023
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

120,349 mi
Last recorded120,349 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2022
Typical for 2007 BMW X385,322 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV07 BAU
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2022 120,349 miles

Advise ; Long parking brake travel / Nearside front bumper wrap slightly in secure.

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin [at both sides] (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing [at both sides] (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge [at both sides] (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Sep 2022 120,349 miles

Advise ; Long parking brake travel / Nearside front bumper wrap slightly in secure.

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin [at both sides] (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing [at both sides] (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge [at both sides] (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Feb 2021 119,138 miles

Nearside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 2 Feb 2021 119,138 miles

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2019 103,075 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2016 92,021 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 Nov 2016 91,967 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Nov 2015 82,646 miles

child seat fitted

Fail 9 Nov 2015 82,646 miles

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

child seat fitted

Pass 29 Oct 2014 73,268 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2013 63,572 miles

ALL TYRES WEARING LOW ON EDGES

Pass 7 Nov 2012 53,678 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

both front tyres worn on inner and outer edges

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 7 Nov 2012 53,677 miles

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

both front tyres worn on inner and outer edges

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 19 Oct 2011 42,707 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2010 28,492 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2009 12,286 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

damage tyre sidewalls.

damage wheel rims.

stone chips front windscreen.

Pass 21 Oct 2009 12,286 miles

damage tyre sidewalls.

damage wheel rims.

stone chips front windscreen.

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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HV07 BAU is a 2007 BMW X3 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 HV07 BAU, 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 HV07 BAU registered?

HV07 BAU is a 2007 BMW X3, first registered on 2 March 2007.

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