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YC07 VGR

2007 BMW X3

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

139,285 mi
Last recorded139,285 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW X385,322 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2025 139,285 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2024 136,234 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2023 135,201 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2023 135,117 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2022 133,494 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2021 131,908 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2020 130,305 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

oil level warning light on

Fail 6 Mar 2020 130,303 miles

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

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Rear Electronic stability control wiring excessively damaged (7.12 (b))

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

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

four wheel drive system fault light on

oil level warning light on

tyre pressure warning light on

Pass 8 Mar 2019 128,637 miles

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

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

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

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

added oil and water to vehicle to carry out mot test

Fail 8 Mar 2019 128,637 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust clamp snapped (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust fumes causing a danger to health of persons on board (6.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

added oil and water to vehicle to carry out mot test

Pass 9 Mar 2018 124,701 miles

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

Oil leak ()

intercooler boost hose split

Fail 9 Mar 2018 124,701 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak ()

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

intercooler boost hose split

Pass 28 Feb 2017 116,614 miles

4x4 light on

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Feb 2016 106,154 miles

Near side front tyre worn on outside edge

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)

Off side front tyre worn on inside edge

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

Pass 18 Feb 2015 85,937 miles

Emmissons too low to low to be detected

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

Pass 17 Feb 2014 66,434 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2013 50,237 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2013 50,237 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 41,461 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 33,375 miles

Oil leaking from inspection hatch

Pass 2 Mar 2010 24,532 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2010 24,532 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 VGR is a 2007 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 YC07 VGR, 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 YC07 VGR registered?

YC07 VGR is a 2007 BMW X3, first registered on 1 May 2007.

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