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L66 DYC

2007 BMW X3

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

259,326 mi
Last recorded259,326 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW X385,322 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL66 DYC
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 259,326 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 29 May 2025 256,141 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 May 2024 251,959 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe and unions (1.1.11 (c))

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))

TPMS warning lamp on

Fail 15 May 2024 251,951 miles

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

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Drive shaft securing bolt loose inner joint has several loose bolts (6.1.7 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe and unions (1.1.11 (c))

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))

TPMS warning lamp on

Pass 22 Feb 2023 244,223 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both front (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 3 Mar 2022 238,215 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2021 230,746 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Feb 2020 223,939 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Mar 2019 216,418 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2018 206,273 miles

full underbody covers fitted

Fail 4 Apr 2018 206,273 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

full underbody covers fitted

Pass 6 Apr 2017 194,409 miles

engine & sill covers fitted

oil leak

rear diff oil leak

Fail 6 Apr 2017 194,409 miles

oil leak

rear diff oil leak

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

engine & sill covers fitted

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 11 Apr 2016 178,560 miles

engine & sill covers

o/s/f wheel binding

oil leak

Pass 27 Apr 2015 159,168 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 24 Apr 2015 159,138 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 25 Apr 2014 138,693 miles

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

Slight diff oil leak

Fail 16 Apr 2013 118,641 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 16 Apr 2013 118,641 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2012 100,189 miles

Nearside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

both rear fog lamp bulb holders corroded

rear diff pinion oil seal leak

Pass 27 Apr 2012 100,189 miles

both rear fog lamp bulb holders corroded

rear diff pinion oil seal leak

Pass 23 Apr 2011 80,414 miles

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

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

rear diff pinion oil seal leak

Pass 21 Apr 2010 57,109 miles

slight oil leak from rear diff

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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L66 DYC is a 2007 BMW X3 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 L66 DYC, 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 L66 DYC registered?

L66 DYC is a 2007 BMW X3, first registered on 27 April 2007.

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The MOT history for L66 DYC shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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