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YJ07 JBA

2007 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

129,283 mi
Last recorded129,283 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW X385,322 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ07 JBA
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 129,283 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre silencer small exhaust blow (6.1.2 (a))

Central Exhaust mounting defective central exhaust bracket broke exhaust still secure (6.1.2 (a))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated starting to separate from ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Oct 2024 121,547 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2023 113,667 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Oct 2022 110,539 miles

4x4 warning light on

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Oct 2021 106,272 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2020 101,337 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2020 96,062 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2020 96,039 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Pass 5 Sep 2018 93,340 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2018 93,338 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2017 90,312 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2016 84,629 miles

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

Fail 20 Jul 2016 84,628 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2015 80,556 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2014 75,132 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Apr 2013 65,855 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2013 65,855 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Apr 2012 51,523 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 2 Apr 2012 51,523 miles

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

Parking brake lever releases when knocked (3.1.6a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Apr 2011 36,896 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 28,807 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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YJ07 JBA 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 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 YJ07 JBA, 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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YJ07 JBA is a 2007 BMW X3, first registered on 9 August 2007.

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