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YF56 MDN

2007 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2025
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

143,802 mi
Last recorded143,802 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2024
Typical for 2007 BMW X385,322 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF56 MDN
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2024 143,802 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshener ()

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Jul 2024 143,689 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshener ()

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2023 138,791 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2022 132,780 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2021 120,312 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2020 112,928 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2020 112,924 miles

Front Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2019 108,736 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2019 105,104 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2019 105,103 miles

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

Pass 2 Jan 2018 103,578 miles

Manufacturer’s engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Pass 3 Jan 2017 100,473 miles

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Pass 4 Jan 2016 97,805 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2015 94,150 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2014 86,543 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2013 74,845 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 13 Jan 2012 61,502 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 13 Jan 2012 61,502 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2011 46,794 miles

both front tyres wearing unevenly and close to wear indicators

emmisions too clean to register on smoke meter

front pads wearing thin

n/s/f tyre has cut in tread but not exposing ply/cords

o/s/r tyre close to wear indicators and has nail in

pad wear indicator light on dash

Fail 14 Jan 2011 46,794 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

both front tyres wearing unevenly and close to wear indicators

emmisions too clean to register on smoke meter

front pads wearing thin

n/s/f tyre has cut in tread but not exposing ply/cords

o/s/r tyre close to wear indicators

pad wear indicator light on dash

Pass 15 Jan 2010 33,929 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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YF56 MDN is a 2007 BMW X3 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 YF56 MDN, 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 YF56 MDN registered?

YF56 MDN is a 2007 BMW X3, first registered on 18 January 2007.

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