2007 BMW X3 2.0L Diesel · GV07 UPB
2007 BMW X3 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 31 Mar 2007. Recorded mileage 194,362 miles. MOT expired on 01 Jul 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW X3
- Year / Origin
- 2007 · Canterbury
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 01 Jul 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 194,362 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
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GV07 UPB Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 03/07/2025
- 194,362 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (5 mentions)
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GV07 UPB MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2007 BMW X3 (GV07 UPB) between September 2022 and July 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 12 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (5 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
GV07 UPB Mileage History
- 09/09/2022182,605 mi
- 13/09/2023187,491 mi+4,886 mi
- 16/09/2024191,838 mi+4,347 mi
- 03/07/2025194,362 mi+2,524 mi
Average of roughly 4,176 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for BMW X3 (E83)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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