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YF56 ZSO

2007 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

203,005 mi
Last recorded203,005 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW X385,322 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF56 ZSO
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2025 203,005 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2025 203,005 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Jun 2024 192,303 miles

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

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

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

Fail 21 Jun 2024 192,303 miles

Nearside Front Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2023 181,847 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 12 May 2022 167,123 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 11 May 2022 167,120 miles

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 28 May 2021 154,174 miles

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

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

Fail 28 May 2021 154,174 miles

Nearside Front Upper Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2020 145,563 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2018 125,851 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2018 125,851 miles

Central Front Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 7 Jul 2017 113,994 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 5 Jul 2016 103,935 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2016 103,935 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 10 Jul 2015 95,632 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

nearside front pad wear indicator wire insucure

Pass 23 Jul 2014 87,407 miles

Rear discs slightly scored and worn

Slight play in offside front steerig arm

Pass 8 Jul 2013 80,229 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 16 Jul 2012 74,408 miles

front inner brake pads slightly worn.

Pass 23 Jul 2011 67,559 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 59,410 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 ZSO is a 2007 BMW X3 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 ZSO, 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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YF56 ZSO is a 2007 BMW X3, first registered on 20 February 2007.

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