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YA07 OBS

2007 BMW X3

Bronze Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

111,591 mi
Last recorded111,591 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW X385,322 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA07 OBS
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2007
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 111,591 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2026 111,453 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn WISHBONE PLAY (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Jul 2026 111,331 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2023 107,488 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2022 103,267 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2020 100,866 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2019 97,786 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2019 97,786 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 22 May 2018 95,258 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 92,496 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (3.5.1i)

Fail 12 Apr 2017 92,496 miles

Front Wheel bolt(s) missing n/s and o/s (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear (2.4.G.2)

Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing n/s and o/s (4.2.A.1e)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Apr 2016 90,165 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 81,093 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 72,962 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 68,065 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2013 68,065 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Jul 2012 59,276 miles

n/s/r coil spring broken

Pass 22 Jul 2011 48,250 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 38,075 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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YA07 OBS is a 2007 BMW X3 in Bronze with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 YA07 OBS, 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 OBS registered?

YA07 OBS is a 2007 BMW X3, first registered on 26 July 2007.

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