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YE07 ZVA

2007 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

172,823 mi
Last recorded172,823 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW X385,322 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE07 ZVA
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 172,823 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2024 158,523 miles

high level brake light partially lit. o/s/f headlamp aim blurred. signs of oil around engine. wear on edges of n/s/f tyre. wear on inner edge of o/s/f tyre. o/s/f indicator repeater intermittent. signs of fluid rear diff.

Pass 29 Nov 2023 153,752 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2023 153,752 miles

Offside Front Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 11 Nov 2022 146,695 miles

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

Fail 8 Nov 2022 146,654 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel sinking to floor and excessively spongy (1.1.2 (a))

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Rear fog lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.5.4 (a))

Brake fluid reservoir area and offside front suspension/wheel arch area wet with brake fluid, possible leaks

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Jul 2021 129,816 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2020 120,291 miles

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

Fail 20 Jul 2020 120,291 miles

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

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

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

Fail 15 Jul 2020 120,153 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front, tie bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front , tie bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

unable to check n/s/r seat belt

Pass 23 May 2019 109,658 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

rear tyres wearing inner edges

Pass 25 May 2018 98,898 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2017 89,185 miles
Fail 31 May 2017 89,177 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear 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)

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

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

Offside Rear o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 19 Jan 2017 85,363 miles

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

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

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

Fail 19 Jan 2017 85,363 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 1 Feb 2016 72,773 miles

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

Nearside Rear child seat fitted

Nearside Rear fog light not working

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

Offside Rear child seat fitted

Rear tyre worn bold on inner edge

Pass 4 Feb 2015 62,724 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 61,006 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 56,524 miles

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

engine management light illuminated

Pass 1 May 2012 51,884 miles

engine malfunction indicator lamp illuminated in dash display.

Fail 1 May 2012 51,884 miles

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

engine malfunction indicator lamp illuminated in dash display.

Pass 18 May 2011 45,397 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 36,171 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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YE07 ZVA is a 2007 BMW X3 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 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 YE07 ZVA, 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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YE07 ZVA is a 2007 BMW X3, first registered on 18 May 2007.

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