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DY07 JYG

2007 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

159,667 mi
Last recorded159,667 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW X385,322 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY07 JYG
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2025 159,667 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2025 159,667 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Aug 2024 155,581 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2024 155,578 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear 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))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2023 149,044 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2023 149,044 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Central Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect and lens broken (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front headlamp beam pattern slight

Offside Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slight pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively pads been hot (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slight pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

hand brake light on dash and 4x4 light on

tpms light on red on dash

Pass 15 Nov 2022 142,438 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2022 142,436 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2022 139,176 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

exhaust heat shield insecure above rear silencer

Fail 2 Dec 2021 138,695 miles

Offside Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

exhaust heat shield insecure above rear silencer

Pass 4 Dec 2020 136,616 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2020 136,616 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 May 2019 129,345 miles

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

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

Pass 1 May 2018 125,396 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 8 May 2017 115,069 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2015 105,823 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 99,928 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 92,353 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 84,100 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 76,820 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 61,718 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 46,176 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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DY07 JYG is a 2007 BMW X3 in Grey with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 DY07 JYG, 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 DY07 JYG registered?

DY07 JYG is a 2007 BMW X3, first registered on 28 March 2007.

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