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YL07 GXH

2007 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2025
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

195,690 mi
Last recorded195,690 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2024
Typical for 2007 BMW X385,322 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2024 195,690 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2023 189,523 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2022 184,583 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2021 178,914 miles

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

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

parking brake effort is close to the min 18%

Pass 3 Aug 2020 173,332 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2020 173,331 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Aug 2019 161,456 miles

Nearside Rear tyre is low on the inner edge

Fail 29 Jul 2019 161,399 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre is low on the inner edge

Pass 3 Aug 2018 148,708 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2018 149,155 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

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

Pass 8 Sep 2017 139,102 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2016 124,194 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 Sep 2015 109,634 miles

both rear tyres are low in centre of tread

both rear tyres have nails in them

Pass 12 Aug 2014 99,663 miles

exhaust nuts and bolts corroding

Pass 30 Aug 2013 93,666 miles

exhaust nuts and bolts corroding

Fail 27 Aug 2013 93,650 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

exhaust nuts and bolts corroding

Pass 10 Sep 2012 78,526 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 62,059 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2011 62,059 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Aug 2010 40,192 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2010 40,172 miles

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

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 GXH is a 2007 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 GXH, 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 GXH registered?

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

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