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EY07 BYO

2007 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2024
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

175,584 mi
Last recorded175,584 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2023
Typical for 2007 BMW X385,322 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY07 BYO
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2023 175,584 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2022 167,245 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2021 152,488 miles

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

Fail 27 Sep 2021 152,487 miles

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

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))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 8 Oct 2020 133,398 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2019 121,576 miles

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

engine cover and undertrays fitted obscuring inspection of some components

Fail 16 Oct 2019 121,576 miles

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

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

engine cover and undertrays fitted obscuring inspection of some components

hand brake has little reserve travel

Pass 14 Sep 2018 117,192 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2018 113,185 miles

Nearside Front small crack in headlight lens

large engine under trays fitted

Pass 6 Jan 2017 107,697 miles

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

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

large body under trays fitted

Pass 18 Dec 2015 99,968 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2015 91,864 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 82,996 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2013 80,219 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 70,365 miles

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

bonnet trim fallen off, place in cup holder.

Fail 28 Sep 2012 70,364 miles

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

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

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

bonnet trim fallen off, place in cup holder.

Pass 21 Oct 2011 59,871 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2011 59,805 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2010 38,027 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2010 38,023 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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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EY07 BYO is a 2007 BMW X3 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 EY07 BYO, 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 EY07 BYO registered?

EY07 BYO is a 2007 BMW X3, first registered on 8 May 2007.

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