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YC07 ATO

2007 BMW X3

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

182,044 mi
Last recorded182,044 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW X385,322 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC07 ATO
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 182,044 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2025 182,044 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Oct 2024 168,452 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2023 161,170 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

SILL COVERS FITTED NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION

Fail 19 Oct 2023 161,136 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

SILL COVERS FITTED NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION

Pass 14 Oct 2022 148,583 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 15 Oct 2021 143,496 miles

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))

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

Pass 14 Oct 2020 136,897 miles

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

Fail 14 Oct 2020 136,897 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Oct 2019 129,625 miles
Pass 30 May 2019 128,197 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2018 123,283 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2017 114,576 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2016 104,732 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2015 96,060 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2014 88,150 miles

Oil leak

noise from front of engine,stripping required for further investigation.

Fail 7 Nov 2014 88,150 miles

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

Oil leak

noise from front of engine,stripping required for further investigation.

Fail 2 May 2013 70,419 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 2 May 2013 70,419 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 57,174 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 43,562 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on edges and offside front tyre wearing almost on wear bars

Fail 12 Apr 2010 28,870 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Pass 12 Apr 2010 28,870 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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YC07 ATO is a 2007 BMW X3 in Black 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 YC07 ATO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YC07 ATO registered?

YC07 ATO is a 2007 BMW X3, first registered on 28 March 2007.

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