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YC07 XBY

2007 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

142,140 mi
Last recorded142,140 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW X385,322 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC07 XBY
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2025 142,140 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2024 135,405 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Appears to be getting low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Slight (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2023 129,040 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge plus cracking and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 23 Jun 2023 129,020 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge plus cracking and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 25 Jun 2022 127,432 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Fail 21 Jun 2022 127,427 miles

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

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Pass 11 Jun 2021 124,522 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2020 122,917 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2020 122,913 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Jun 2019 117,513 miles

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

Rear hand brake has little reserve travel

Pass 4 Jul 2018 107,809 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2017 91,788 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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Jun 2016 74,438 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 74,201 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sidesrear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Jul 2015 57,154 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Jul 2014 50,678 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 Jul 2014 50,677 miles

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Feb 2013 42,251 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 37,839 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 4 May 2011 32,918 miles
Fail 3 May 2011 32,918 miles

Nearside Outer Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Outer Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 4 May 2010 26,718 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 XBY is a 2007 BMW X3 in Grey with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 XBY, 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 XBY registered?

YC07 XBY is a 2007 BMW X3, first registered on 17 April 2007.

Is YC07 XBY safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC07 XBY shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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