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HY57 TLK

2007 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Mar 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

177,129 mi
Last recorded177,129 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW X385,322 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY57 TLK
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 177,129 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 Mar 2025 172,029 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective beam pattern poor (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective beam pattern poor (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective silencer rubber mounts deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

engine oil topped up before smoke test carried out

Fail 7 Mar 2025 172,015 miles

Prop shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated rear propshaft, front rubber coupling (6.1.7 (d) (i))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective beam pattern poor (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective beam pattern poor (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective silencer rubber mounts deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

engine oil topped up before smoke test carried out

Pass 6 Mar 2024 165,189 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 13 Feb 2023 158,230 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2022 158,102 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2020 158,060 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 22 Mar 2019 145,214 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2018 136,830 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2017 129,164 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 114,015 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2016 114,015 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 2 Sep 2015 107,112 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 94,777 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

damage tyre sidewalls.

minor damage wheel rims.

stone chips front windscreen.

stone cuts tyre treads.

Pass 23 Aug 2013 82,613 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

inner front brake pads wearing low.

stone chips front windscreen.

Fail 22 Aug 2013 82,613 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

inner front brake pads wearing low.

stone chips front windscreen.

Pass 22 Aug 2012 70,493 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

damage nearside rear reflector.

deterioration front number plate.

stone chips front windscreen.

Pass 1 Aug 2012 69,248 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

damage nearside rear reflector.

deterioration front number plate.

small stone chips front windscreen.

Pass 12 Aug 2011 57,486 miles

Oil leak

deterioration front number plate.

stone chips front windscreen.

Pass 20 Aug 2010 43,611 miles

deterioration front number plate.

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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HY57 TLK is a 2007 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 HY57 TLK, 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 HY57 TLK registered?

HY57 TLK is a 2007 BMW X3, first registered on 10 September 2007.

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