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YB07 UKZ

2007 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2025
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

159,272 mi
Last recorded159,272 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2024
Typical for 2007 BMW X385,322 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB07 UKZ
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2024 159,272 miles

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

Fail 25 Jul 2024 159,269 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated losing grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated losing grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 22 Aug 2023 154,326 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Oct 2022 147,794 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front brake hose slightly twisted

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 Oct 2021 140,838 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective BOTH fronts (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm / Front bush! (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm / Front bush! (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Oct 2020 136,406 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn very close to limit 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn very close to limit 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH fronts slightly wearing on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Oct 2019 133,453 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front section (6.1.2 (a))

exhaust emissions very close to test limit

Fail 25 Oct 2019 133,450 miles

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

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

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

4x4 warning lamp illuminated

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front section (6.1.2 (a))

tyre pressure monitoring lamp illuminated

Pass 14 Sep 2018 127,201 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 13 Sep 2018 127,196 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Apr 2017 119,520 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2017 119,518 miles

Front brake disc modified and seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Fuel system component leaking filter (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively wiper linkage worn (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear brake disc modified and seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

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

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)

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

eml on dash

nearside rear shock absorber dust cover insecure

Fail 30 Sep 2016 116,486 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively wipers colliding during sweep (8.2.2)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 40% (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 40% (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Oct 2015 97,054 miles

Engine management light on dashboard

Fail 28 Sep 2015 97,054 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Engine management light on dashboard

Pass 15 Aug 2014 85,609 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine man lamp on

rear brakes binding slightly

Pass 19 Aug 2013 56,491 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2013 56,491 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 14 Aug 2012 49,636 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2012 49,636 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 16 Jun 2011 39,574 miles

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

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

all four tyres sidewalls perished

Fail 16 Jun 2011 39,574 miles

Nearside Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

all four tyres sidewalls perished

Pass 18 Jun 2010 31,657 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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YB07 UKZ is a 2007 BMW X3 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 YB07 UKZ, 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 YB07 UKZ registered?

YB07 UKZ is a 2007 BMW X3, first registered on 25 June 2007.

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