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YC07 VEM

2007 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jan 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

122,615 mi
Last recorded122,615 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW X385,322 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC07 VEM
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Dec 2025 122,615 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2024 118,208 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2023 111,549 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2022 104,643 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2021 98,463 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2021 93,257 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded on joiner (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 8 Jan 2020 89,183 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2018 86,938 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2017 80,757 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2016 73,803 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2015 67,845 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn heavily on edges

Offside Front tyre heavily worn inner edge

Pass 27 Nov 2014 61,659 miles

no emissions detected

Fail 27 Nov 2014 61,659 miles

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

no emissions detected

Pass 13 Nov 2013 54,910 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2012 47,206 miles

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

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

Pass 6 May 2011 36,782 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 28,266 miles

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)

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 VEM is a 2007 BMW X3 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VEM, 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 VEM registered?

YC07 VEM is a 2007 BMW X3, first registered on 2 May 2007.

Is YC07 VEM safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC07 VEM shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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