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YG07 BYD

2007 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2025
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

142,423 mi
Last recorded142,423 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2024
Typical for 2007 BMW X385,322 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG07 BYD
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2024 142,423 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2023 131,434 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

nearside front tyre wearing on both edges

parking brake lever has limited reserve travel

Pass 20 Jan 2022 112,092 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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))

Pass 10 Feb 2021 102,807 miles

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

offside front brake has slight bind

parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Fail 5 Feb 2021 102,802 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

offside front brake has slight bind

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

parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 19 Sep 2020 98,992 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear + perished (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Apr 2019 91,038 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 85,016 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 79,459 miles

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

Fail 1 Apr 2017 79,406 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2016 72,678 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% advise repair (1.1.A.3b)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (3.5.1i)

child seat fitted

oil leak

Pass 31 Mar 2015 66,236 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Apr 2014 58,350 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2014 58,350 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 19 Nov 2013 57,181 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2013 48,693 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 May 2012 47,666 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 35,684 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 11 Jun 2010 24,955 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 29 Mar 2010 24,734 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2010 24,729 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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YG07 BYD is a 2007 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YG07 BYD, 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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YG07 BYD is a 2007 BMW X3, first registered on 20 March 2007.

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