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YF07 YCP

2007 BMW X3

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2025
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

160,419 mi
Last recorded160,419 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW X385,322 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF07 YCP
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Fail 30 Aug 2025 160,419 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2024 159,857 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2024 159,857 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 14 Jun 2023 159,620 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed fluffing (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front shock absorber corroded shaft

Offside Front shock absorber corroded shaft

Fail 2 Jun 2023 159,614 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements delaminated (0.1 (d))

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

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed fluffing (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front shock absorber corroded shaft

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front shock absorber corroded shaft

Pass 17 May 2022 153,288 miles

Offside Front Tyre outer sidewall slightly damaged

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Apr 2021 145,526 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 26 Apr 2021 145,503 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 9 Mar 2020 142,370 miles

Nearside Front Brake back plate insecure

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 9 Mar 2020 142,370 miles

Nearside Front Brake back plate insecure

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Mar 2019 137,367 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2017 128,120 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 123,902 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 255/40r19 96w (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 9 Sep 2016 123,902 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 20" (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 22" (8.2.2)

Speedometer clearly inoperative (6.7.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 255/40r19 96w (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear fog lamp not working

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

Pass 4 Sep 2015 118,107 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Jun 2014 98,045 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

NSR (inner) position light inoperative

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

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

OSF tyre down to 3mm tread depth

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Jun 2013 86,561 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Jun 2013 86,561 miles

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Jul 2012 73,051 miles

Bulb warning lamp on (all lights functioning OK)

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

Tyre pressure warning lamp on

Pass 17 Jun 2011 57,964 miles

Emissions too clean to be detected by test machine, no printout available

Oil leak

Fail 16 Jun 2011 57,964 miles

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

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

Emissions too clean to be detected by test machine, no printout available

Oil leak

Pass 6 Jul 2010 41,500 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 YCP is a 2007 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 YCP, 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 YCP is a 2007 BMW X3, first registered on 10 July 2007.

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