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YC07 BFY

2007 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2025
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

94,213 mi
Last recorded94,213 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2024
Typical for 2007 BMW X385,322 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC07 BFY
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2024 94,213 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2024 94,209 miles

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

brake warning light on dash

Pass 18 Nov 2022 90,610 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2022 89,926 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2022 89,924 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Offside 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 Mar 2021 87,082 miles

Both front and offside rear tyres developing cracks in tread

Fail 15 Mar 2021 87,082 miles

Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Both front and offside rear tyres developing cracks in tread

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2020 85,317 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2020 85,317 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2019 79,474 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 75,831 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 72,780 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 69,675 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 64,905 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Mar 2014 60,056 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Mar 2013 56,077 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 Mar 2012 50,164 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 23 Mar 2012 50,164 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 42,295 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 29,543 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 BFY is a 2007 BMW X3 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BFY, 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 BFY registered?

YC07 BFY is a 2007 BMW X3, first registered on 30 March 2007.

Is YC07 BFY safe to buy?

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