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YK07 WAU

2007 BMW X3

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

177,344 mi
Last recorded177,344 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW X385,322 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK07 WAU
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 177,344 miles

ALL 4 TYRE VALVES CRACKING/PERISHING

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge APPROX 3MM & WEARING ON EDGES (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge APPROX 3MM & WEARING ON EDGES (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2025 165,105 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre wearing on the edges

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre wearing on the edges

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2024 154,532 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2023 144,005 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge about 2mm and is wearing on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Feb 2022 127,933 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2021 122,627 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

parking brake only just meets requirements

Fail 26 Jan 2021 122,627 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

parking brake only just meets requirements

Pass 22 Jan 2020 114,934 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2018 103,230 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2017 94,332 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2016 84,181 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2016 81,009 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 63,503 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 51,464 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2014 51,430 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2013 42,957 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 35,795 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 29,944 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2011 29,881 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2010 23,561 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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YK07 WAU is a 2007 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 YK07 WAU, 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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YK07 WAU is a 2007 BMW X3, first registered on 7 March 2007.

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