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L17 AVF

2007 BMW X3

Silver Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2025
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

122,120 mi
Last recorded122,120 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2024
Typical for 2007 BMW X385,322 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL17 AVF
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2024 122,120 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2024 122,103 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 12 Oct 2023 114,559 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2022 100,026 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2022 100,026 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Nov 2021 96,287 miles

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

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

general underbody corrosion

undertrays fitted

Fail 18 Nov 2021 96,287 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

general underbody corrosion

undertrays fitted

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

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Nov 2020 92,003 miles

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

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

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 8 Nov 2019 88,175 miles

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

under trays fitted

Fail 7 Nov 2019 88,175 miles

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

Central Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn low 2mm & bald on inner edge & worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

under trays fitted

Pass 16 Nov 2018 80,622 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2017 74,908 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 69,640 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2015 66,115 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2014 60,279 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

slight movement in front lower arm rubber bushes (both sides)

Fail 31 Jan 2014 60,279 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

slight movement in front lower arm rubber bushes (both sides)

Pass 27 Feb 2013 56,152 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2013 56,144 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 19 Mar 2012 51,581 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2011 43,211 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 30,378 miles

Oil leak

Fail 30 Mar 2010 30,378 miles

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

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)

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

Oil leak

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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L17 AVF is a 2007 BMW X3 in Silver with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 L17 AVF, 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 L17 AVF registered?

L17 AVF is a 2007 BMW X3, first registered on 30 March 2007.

Is L17 AVF safe to buy?

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