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YC07 VYA

2007 BMW X3

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2024
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

172,227 mi
Last recorded172,227 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2023
Typical for 2007 BMW X385,322 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC07 VYA
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2023 172,227 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2022 168,982 miles
Pass 28 May 2021 164,654 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2020 159,067 miles

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

Fail 29 May 2020 159,055 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 29 Apr 2019 154,665 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Apr 2019 154,665 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Bulb Placed Incorrectly (4.1.2 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault Air Bag (7.1.6 (a))

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 May 2018 149,289 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 142,333 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin fronts and rears (3.5.1g)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 May 2016 133,952 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 123,071 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2014 112,192 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2014 112,192 miles

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

Fail 10 May 2013 105,162 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 May 2013 105,162 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 94,136 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 19 Jul 2011 76,499 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

OFFSIDE HEADLAMP GLASS BROKEN.

Pass 3 Jul 2010 55,019 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 VYA is a 2007 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 VYA, 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 VYA registered?

YC07 VYA is a 2007 BMW X3, first registered on 11 May 2007.

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