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YF07 XXJ

2007 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jan 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

183,722 mi
Last recorded183,722 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW X385,322 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF07 XXJ
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2026 183,722 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2025 177,171 miles

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

slight under-body surface rust.

Pass 6 Jan 2024 173,610 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2023 169,143 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2022 163,537 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Jan 2021 156,706 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2020 149,215 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Jan 2020 149,215 miles

Electrical wiring heavily deteriorated for exhaust temp sensor (4.11 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Central Exhaust mounting defective exhaust bracket broken off (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2019 137,254 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 4 Jan 2019 137,254 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Dec 2017 124,015 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2016 110,857 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2016 102,907 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2014 92,732 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2014 83,158 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2012 77,322 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2012 77,322 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2011 70,398 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Jun 2011 70,394 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 23 Aug 2010 55,800 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 XXJ is a 2007 BMW X3 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 XXJ, 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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YF07 XXJ is a 2007 BMW X3, first registered on 6 August 2007.

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