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YF07 NGV

2007 BMW X3

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

179,318 mi
Last recorded179,318 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW X385,322 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF07 NGV
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 179,318 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2024 173,497 miles

Brake pedal pivot has slight wear or free play (1.1.1 (b))

Hydraulic brake calliper corroded but not seriously weakened All callipers (1.1.16 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 8 Oct 2024 173,497 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Both front discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake prescribed area is excessively damaged Brake shield loose/ fixings snapped (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Both rear discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake pedal pivot has slight wear or free play (1.1.1 (b))

Hydraulic brake calliper corroded but not seriously weakened All callipers (1.1.16 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 21 Apr 2023 167,696 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Apr 2023 167,696 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2022 156,471 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears 235/55ZR17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jul 2020 150,495 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2019 144,162 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2018 133,326 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2017 123,444 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2017 123,444 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2016 113,587 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Nov 2015 102,730 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2015 102,730 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Oct 2014 88,408 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2013 69,193 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2012 56,300 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2012 56,224 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2012 56,224 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2011 38,819 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2011 38,819 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

o/s/f wiper slightly deteriorated

Pass 25 Mar 2011 35,334 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 27,232 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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YF07 NGV is a 2007 BMW X3 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 NGV, 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 YF07 NGV registered?

YF07 NGV is a 2007 BMW X3, first registered on 29 May 2007.

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