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FG07 BYA

2007 BMW X3

Bronze Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

147,530 mi
Last recorded147,530 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW X385,322 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG07 BYA
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2007
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 147,530 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2025 131,117 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Aug 2024 118,273 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2023 111,993 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2022 107,379 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2021 103,146 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2020 98,083 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2019 95,710 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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))

Pass 6 Aug 2018 91,805 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2018 91,776 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 8 Aug 2017 83,009 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2017 82,961 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear propshaft coupling worn

Pass 4 Aug 2016 75,950 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.87mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.67mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Aug 2015 69,588 miles

uneven wear on nearside front tyre

Fail 24 Aug 2015 69,588 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

plastic covers fitted under vehicle

uneven wear on nearside front tyre

Pass 4 Sep 2014 61,909 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 5 Sep 2013 51,102 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)

Pass 11 Sep 2012 40,859 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 38,330 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 33,896 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 32,151 miles
Fail 27 May 2010 32,151 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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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FG07 BYA is a 2007 BMW X3 in Bronze with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 FG07 BYA, 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 FG07 BYA registered?

FG07 BYA is a 2007 BMW X3, first registered on 26 March 2007.

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