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LY07 CGO

2007 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

130,803 mi
Last recorded130,803 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW X385,322 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY07 CGO
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2025 130,803 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Aug 2024 124,216 miles

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))

Pass 12 Jun 2023 115,866 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2022 111,411 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both/ and rusting (5.3.2 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Sep 2022 111,411 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn front joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both/ and rusting (5.3.2 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2021 106,221 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Sep 2021 106,219 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2020 101,693 miles

Central Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2019 97,755 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2019 93,813 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 88,211 miles

Nearside Rear tyre is cut but not exposing cords

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

Pass 11 Apr 2017 84,647 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2015 72,553 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2014 66,471 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2014 66,471 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Pass 29 Nov 2013 55,244 miles

Bonnet release catch slightly stiff

Oil level close to minimum mark on dipstick

Pass 16 Nov 2012 49,842 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 level on minimum mark

Pass 23 Nov 2011 44,055 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 40,307 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

Fail 1 Jul 2011 40,307 miles

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

Offside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

Pass 30 Jun 2010 29,324 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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LY07 CGO is a 2007 BMW X3 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 LY07 CGO, 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 LY07 CGO registered?

LY07 CGO is a 2007 BMW X3, first registered on 21 June 2007.

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