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LF57 ZLO

2007 BMW X3

Black Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

109,323 mi
Last recorded109,323 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW X385,322 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF57 ZLO
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2025 109,323 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2025 108,914 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2024 106,183 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2023 102,839 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2022 97,482 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2021 92,107 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2020 86,949 miles

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

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Dec 2019 83,400 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2018 77,515 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2018 77,515 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 19 Dec 2017 71,877 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2016 65,426 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2016 57,150 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2016 57,143 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure LOOSE, DOES NOT STAY IN 1 POSITION (8.1.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror is incapable of being adjusted to provide an adequate view to the rear (8.1.2b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside UNABLE TO ADJUST MIRROR

Pass 21 Aug 2015 56,367 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2015 56,367 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 26 Aug 2014 48,132 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)

Pass 27 Aug 2013 42,955 miles

Front and rear tyres showing cracks and signs of deteoriation

Pass 28 Aug 2012 36,896 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 32,407 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 30 Aug 2011 32,407 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Aug 2010 26,189 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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LF57 ZLO is a 2007 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 LF57 ZLO, 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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LF57 ZLO is a 2007 BMW X3, first registered on 1 September 2007.

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