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YF56 ZWA

2007 BMW X3

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2023
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

164,188 mi
Last recorded164,188 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2022
Typical for 2007 BMW X385,322 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF56 ZWA
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2022 164,188 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Apr 2022 164,166 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2020 150,710 miles

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

Fail 9 Nov 2020 150,676 miles

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Rear wiper deteriorated

Pass 16 Nov 2019 147,163 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2019 147,163 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side 136 (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side 80kg (1.4.1 (a))

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

Pass 20 Nov 2018 143,239 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2017 134,246 miles

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

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

slight oil leaks on engine transfer box and rear diff

Pass 26 Sep 2016 122,482 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 115,513 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2014 105,432 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2013 92,479 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2012 86,496 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2011 80,529 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2011 65,816 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2010 48,662 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2010 48,596 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5) DANGEROUS

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 ZWA is a 2007 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 ZWA, 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 ZWA registered?

YF56 ZWA is a 2007 BMW X3, first registered on 16 January 2007.

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