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HY07 GHV

2007 BMW X3

Blue Petrol 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

136,322 mi
Last recorded136,322 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW X385,322 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY07 GHV
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 136,322 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded unable to fully assess due to exhaust in way (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing crack in inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated perished and damp (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Fail 12 Dec 2025 136,309 miles

Front Prop shaft securing bolt missing front of front prop (6.1.7 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded unable to fully assess due to exhaust in way (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing crack in inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated perished and damp (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 1 Oct 2024 130,381 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

misting of oil around engine bay, and dripping from under tray

rear parking brake application uneven, o/s pulls up first

Fail 30 Sep 2024 130,369 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements incorrectly spaced, show plate (bsau number and address missing) (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements incorrectly spaced, show plate (bsau number and address missing) (0.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed cut exposing cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed cuts exposing cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

engine covers and under trays fitted

misting of oil around engine bay, and dripping from under tray

rear parking brake application uneven, o/s pulls up first

Pass 21 Sep 2023 121,211 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive suspect rocker cover (8.4.1 (a) (i))

under trays fitted

Pass 20 Sep 2022 112,322 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2021 104,870 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 18 Sep 2020 99,199 miles

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

Fail 17 Sep 2020 99,198 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 24 Sep 2019 95,055 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 22 Sep 2018 87,363 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 21 Sep 2018 87,360 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2017 80,255 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2016 73,295 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2015 68,030 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2015 68,030 miles

Nearside Front Additional braking device wiring badly positioned wear indicator incorrectly fitted (3.6.I.5)

Pass 5 Nov 2014 61,194 miles

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

rear brake discs rusty

Pass 4 Nov 2013 54,429 miles

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

n/s front tyres wear on edges

Fail 2 Nov 2013 54,429 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

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

n/s front tyres wear on edges

Pass 5 Nov 2012 45,503 miles

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

Pass 29 Feb 2012 39,976 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2012 39,967 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2011 33,225 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 21,762 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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HY07 GHV is a 2007 BMW X3 in Blue with a 2,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 HY07 GHV, 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 HY07 GHV registered?

HY07 GHV is a 2007 BMW X3, first registered on 9 March 2007.

Is HY07 GHV safe to buy?

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