CarVerify

Free Car Check

YF07 MWV

2007 BMW X3

Black Petrol 2497cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

130,157 mi
Last recorded130,157 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW X385,322 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this BMW
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF07 MWV
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2025 130,157 miles

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

Fail 23 Jul 2025 130,156 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Jul 2024 112,568 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

fuel cap seal starting to split

Pass 22 Jul 2023 110,277 miles

fuel cap seal slight cracks

Fail 22 Jul 2023 110,277 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

fuel cap seal slight cracks

Pass 30 Jun 2022 107,603 miles

FUEL CAP SEAL HEAVILY CRACKING/SPLITTING

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated SLIGHT SPLIT AND LEAKING GREASE (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Jun 2022 107,601 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

FUEL CAP SEAL HEAVILY CRACKING/SPLITTING

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated SLIGHT SPLIT AND LEAKING GREASE (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 May 2021 103,004 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 May 2021 102,952 miles

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

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2020 98,031 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Apr 2019 91,284 miles

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 11 Apr 2019 91,281 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Mar 2018 83,513 miles

Nearside Front brake pad warning light lead not in pad

Fail 20 Mar 2018 83,513 miles

Nearside Front brake pad warning light lead not in pad

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Feb 2017 74,965 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2016 65,419 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2015 51,900 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2014 51,004 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Oct 2013 46,296 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 19 Oct 2012 40,068 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 31,441 miles

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Pass 10 Sep 2010 26,423 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
Full BMW X3 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

YF07 MWV is a 2007 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 YF07 MWV, 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

How do I check the history of YF07 MWV?

You can check the full history of YF07 MWV by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was YF07 MWV registered?

YF07 MWV is a 2007 BMW X3, first registered on 18 May 2007.

Is YF07 MWV safe to buy?

The MOT history for YF07 MWV shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YF07 MWV have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on YF07 MWV. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.