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YH07 PHJ

2007 BMW X3

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2023
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

169,931 mi
Last recorded169,931 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2022
Typical for 2007 BMW X385,322 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH07 PHJ
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2022 169,931 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2020 168,108 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 14 Oct 2020 168,108 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Mar 2019 159,872 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2019 159,872 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Apr 2018 152,332 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 141,121 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)

Fail 21 Mar 2017 141,119 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Engine check light on

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)

TPMS light on

Pass 30 Mar 2016 126,040 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 109,983 miles

Brake pad warning light on

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 Mar 2014 93,977 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Mar 2013 80,632 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 65,764 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2012 65,764 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake discs corroded on edges

light damage to bodywork

rear number plate starting to discolour

Pass 24 Mar 2011 51,194 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2011 51,194 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front brake discs showing corrosion

Pass 26 Mar 2010 37,121 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2010 37,121 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

front tyres on 2mm and wearing on edges

rear pads approx 4mm [inner]

rear tyres on 2mm and wearing on edges

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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YH07 PHJ is a 2007 BMW X3 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YH07 PHJ, 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 YH07 PHJ registered?

YH07 PHJ is a 2007 BMW X3, first registered on 30 March 2007.

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