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YA07 BHL

2007 BMW X3

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

130,296 mi
Last recorded130,296 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW X385,322 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA07 BHL
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 130,296 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Upper Stop Lamp inoperative

Fail 16 Mar 2026 130,292 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing not tested

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

TPM on

Upper Stop Lamp inoperative

Pass 12 Mar 2025 124,994 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Union corroded by spring (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 4 Mar 2025 124,989 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Union corroded by spring (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Sep 2023 113,119 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2022 109,741 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 16 Sep 2021 100,528 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2020 96,369 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Oct 2020 96,369 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb fitment (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 8 Oct 2019 93,114 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted Flexi pipe (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Oct 2018 87,452 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2018 87,452 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

front brake discs slight surface corrosion on edges

Pass 8 Jan 2018 79,197 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2017 67,177 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2017 67,177 miles

Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 21 Jul 2016 63,248 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 56,163 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2014 49,896 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2013 41,690 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2013 41,652 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2012 33,856 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 28,339 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 19,985 miles

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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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YA07 BHL is a 2007 BMW X3 in Blue with a 2,993cc 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 YA07 BHL, 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 YA07 BHL registered?

YA07 BHL is a 2007 BMW X3, first registered on 30 July 2007.

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