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YC07 VRO

2007 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2025
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

122,294 mi
Last recorded122,294 miles
Recorded on13 May 2024
Typical for 2007 BMW X385,322 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC07 VRO
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 May 2024 122,294 miles

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

Fail 13 May 2024 122,294 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 6 Jun 2023 121,702 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2022 118,185 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2021 111,532 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2020 108,451 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 28 May 2019 105,062 miles
Fail 28 May 2019 105,058 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Parking brake operation is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (1.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 May 2018 97,789 miles

under trays and covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 17 May 2018 97,788 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

under trays and covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 9 May 2017 92,491 miles

engine cover and under trays fitted

Fail 8 May 2017 92,479 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine cover and under trays fitted

Pass 10 May 2016 81,786 miles

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both rears (2.7.2a)

engine cover fitted / under trays fitted

Fail 10 May 2016 81,786 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin ### STRONG ADVISE ### (3.5.1g)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both rears (2.7.2a)

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

engine cover fitted / under trays fitted

rear brakes noisy

Pass 28 May 2015 74,633 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2014 66,940 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 May 2013 58,375 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 47,725 miles
Fail 21 May 2012 47,725 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 28 May 2011 35,673 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 25,460 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 VRO is a 2007 BMW X3 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 VRO, 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 VRO registered?

YC07 VRO is a 2007 BMW X3, first registered on 4 June 2007.

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