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YL07 GKU

2007 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2025
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

157,599 mi
Last recorded157,599 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2024
Typical for 2007 BMW X385,322 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL07 GKU
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2024 157,599 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Jun 2024 157,599 miles

Emissions unable to be completed excess smoke (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Fail 12 Mar 2024 157,598 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Mar 2023 148,404 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2023 148,399 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Road wheel fixing missing 1 bolt missing from each wheel (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases down pipe to middle section (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Jan 2022 133,489 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2022 133,489 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Jan 2021 127,797 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2021 127,792 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 255/45R18 99V (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 255/45R18 99V (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Sep 2019 124,365 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

under-body covers fitted obscuring some testable items.

Pass 4 Oct 2018 116,529 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

engine and underbody covers fitted, obscuring testable items

Fail 29 Sep 2018 116,528 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

engine and underbody covers fitted, obscuring testable items

Pass 23 Sep 2017 104,809 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2016 92,653 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2015 80,471 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2015 77,417 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2015 77,417 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 29 Jul 2014 63,441 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 31 Jul 2013 49,355 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 38,032 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 36,257 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 30,267 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2011 30,267 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Aug 2010 23,060 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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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YL07 GKU is a 2007 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 YL07 GKU, 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 YL07 GKU registered?

YL07 GKU is a 2007 BMW X3, first registered on 1 August 2007.

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