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AJ57 ULF

2007 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2023
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

160,136 mi
Last recorded160,136 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2022
Typical for 2007 BMW X385,322 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ57 ULF
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2022 160,136 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2022 160,134 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected (4.5.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2020 151,110 miles

rear heat shield insecure

Fail 30 Nov 2020 151,110 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle nearside front greater (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front 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))

rear heat shield insecure

Pass 3 Dec 2019 134,158 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2018 123,304 miles

slight play n/s&o/s front lower arm bushes

Pass 17 Jan 2018 116,800 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm 255/45r18 (4.1.E.1)

engine covers fitted at time of test

under trays fitted at time of test

Pass 27 Jan 2017 102,405 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2016 82,276 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2015 74,139 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2014 62,550 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front number plate slightly damaged

Pass 18 Jan 2013 55,409 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front registration plate slightly damaged

Pass 28 Jan 2012 46,972 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

emmisions too little too be recorded

Pass 23 Feb 2011 38,677 miles

There is a small cut in the tread of the O/S/F tyre, not showing cord.

Pass 19 Nov 2010 36,094 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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AJ57 ULF is a 2007 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 AJ57 ULF, 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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AJ57 ULF is a 2007 BMW X3, first registered on 23 November 2007.

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