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YD07 OCX

2007 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

202,115 mi
Last recorded202,115 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW X385,322 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD07 OCX
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 202,115 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle and rear box leaking (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Front flexy joint outer skin loose

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

engine cover obstructing view of engine components

exhaust system heavily corroded front to back (still secure)

Pass 16 Aug 2024 194,919 miles

Nearside Rear exhaust heat shield loose but not likely to fall

Fail 16 Aug 2024 194,919 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn down to 1mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder and air freshener ()

Nearside Rear exhaust heat shield loose but not likely to fall

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn down to 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Jul 2023 188,478 miles

handbrake has little reserve travel

Fail 14 Jul 2023 188,476 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

handbrake has little reserve travel

Pass 18 Jul 2022 179,551 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 Jul 2021 168,605 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald edge and 4.mm remainder (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Jul 2021 168,588 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald edge and 4.mm remainder (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 May 2020 167,108 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 154,385 miles

Rear EXHAUST EMITTING PUNGENT GAS

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 22 Mar 2018 143,716 miles

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

centre rear stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but more than 50% working

engine covers and under-trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 19 Apr 2017 140,498 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Fail 18 Apr 2017 140,453 miles

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

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

Central Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Apr 2016 132,299 miles

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

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

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

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

belly pan covered in oil

Pass 20 Apr 2015 125,166 miles

belly pan covered in oil

Fail 26 Mar 2014 111,102 miles

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight engine oil leak

Pass 26 Mar 2014 111,102 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight engine oil leak

Pass 6 Mar 2013 98,669 miles

all 4 tyres worn close to the legal limit

Pass 29 Feb 2012 85,651 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 79,873 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 69,419 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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YD07 OCX 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 76.2%.

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 YD07 OCX, 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 YD07 OCX registered?

YD07 OCX is a 2007 BMW X3, first registered on 9 March 2007.

Is YD07 OCX safe to buy?

The MOT history for YD07 OCX shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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