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YF56 ZYK

2007 BMW X3

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

183,907 mi
Last recorded183,907 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW X385,322 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF56 ZYK
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2025 183,907 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2024 183,320 miles

Undertrays fitted

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Fail 6 Feb 2024 183,317 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

Undertrays fitted

Pass 7 Feb 2023 179,111 miles

Undertrays fitted

Pass 26 Jan 2022 164,624 miles

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

Undertrays fitted

Pass 16 Jan 2021 153,424 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Under-trays fitted

Pass 24 Jan 2020 149,265 miles

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

Under-trays fitted

Pass 22 Jan 2019 141,472 miles

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

Under-trays fitted

Pass 24 Jan 2018 129,684 miles

Oil leak ()

Under trays fitted

Pass 24 Jan 2017 112,047 miles

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted

Pass 16 Jan 2016 93,678 miles

Under trays fitted

Fail 15 Jan 2016 93,649 miles

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

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

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

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

Under trays fitted

Pass 21 Jan 2015 76,341 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Jan 2014 62,304 miles

Both front tyres worn on outer edges

Fail 22 Jan 2014 62,304 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Both front tyres worn on outer edges

Pass 23 Jan 2013 51,330 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)

Oil leak

Fail 23 Jan 2013 51,330 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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)

Oil leak

Pass 27 Jan 2012 40,774 miles

N/S/F Tyre has slight sidewall damage

Fail 26 Jan 2012 40,773 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

N/S/F Tyre has slight sidewall damage

Pass 19 Jan 2011 32,420 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)

Pass 20 Jan 2010 19,852 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 ZYK is a 2007 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,996cc petrol 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 ZYK, 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 ZYK is a 2007 BMW X3, first registered on 19 January 2007.

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