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YB56 OJN

2007 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

150,465 mi
Last recorded150,465 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW X385,322 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB56 OJN
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2026 150,465 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2025 147,249 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2025 147,207 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 25 Oct 2024 147,180 miles

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

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

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

Fail 14 Oct 2024 147,169 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt upper drop link boot (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Fail 8 Mar 2024 147,133 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

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

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2023 143,026 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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))

Fail 7 Mar 2023 143,024 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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 2 Dec 2021 139,230 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2021 139,227 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2020 133,515 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced tailgate lamp (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning High level (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 May 2019 125,503 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2018 98,268 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 74,448 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 71,121 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 66,660 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 62,417 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 56,945 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 51,088 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 45,259 miles
Fail 6 May 2011 45,259 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2011 44,173 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2010 35,368 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Jan 2010 35,368 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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YB56 OJN is a 2007 BMW X3 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YB56 OJN, 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 YB56 OJN registered?

YB56 OJN is a 2007 BMW X3, first registered on 26 January 2007.

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