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L20 TLG

2007 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2021
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

154,518 mi
Last recorded154,518 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2020
Typical for 2007 BMW X385,322 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL20 TLG
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2020 154,518 miles

diesel smoke plate value scratched off

exhaust loose at joint

Pass 21 May 2019 142,530 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

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

Fail 18 May 2019 142,525 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit limit is 0.5 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

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

Pass 17 May 2018 132,193 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2017 126,571 miles

Knock from bottom of engine area.

Nearside Front Play in joint/bearing. Suspect wheel bearing but unable to fully define.

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 27 Jul 2017 126,571 miles

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

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

Knock from bottom of engine area.

Nearside Front Play in joint/bearing. Suspect wheel bearing but unable to fully define.

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Aug 2016 112,723 miles

Emissions too clean to detect peak.

Offside Rear Inner Position light not working.

Pass 7 Aug 2015 92,960 miles

Emissions too clean to detect peak.

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Aug 2014 83,607 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Emissions too clean to detect peak.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 12 Aug 2013 66,177 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 31 Aug 2012 44,976 miles

Condensation in n/s/r lamp

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges & cuts in tread

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

N/s/f tyre sidewall damaged & puncture repair

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Oct 2011 36,079 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 25,153 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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L20 TLG is a 2007 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 L20 TLG, 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 L20 TLG registered?

L20 TLG is a 2007 BMW X3, first registered on 13 September 2007.

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