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YJ07 POD

2007 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2023
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

120,082 mi
Last recorded120,082 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2022
Typical for 2007 BMW X385,322 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ07 POD
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2022 120,082 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2021 113,126 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2020 108,327 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2019 102,063 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2018 96,015 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 23 Aug 2017 95,016 miles

Offside Front front parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. slight bind (3.7.B.6b)

wiper motor spindles worn,

Pass 29 Aug 2016 88,246 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of a seat belt

Front brake discs heavily corroded

Fail 29 Aug 2016 88,246 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of a seat belt

Front brake discs heavily corroded

Pass 20 Aug 2015 80,762 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

Fail 20 Aug 2015 80,762 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 18 Aug 2014 75,802 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

Screw in nearside rear tyre

Sunstitute lamp in use for nearside stop lamp

Fail 18 Aug 2014 75,802 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

Screw in nearside rear tyre

Sunstitute lamp in use for nearside stop lamp

Pass 23 Aug 2013 63,539 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 52,467 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2012 52,467 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 Aug 2011 42,157 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2010 30,622 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2010 29,900 miles

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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 POD is a 2007 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 POD, 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 POD is a 2007 BMW X3, first registered on 23 August 2007.

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