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YL07 XWB

2007 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

182,063 mi
Last recorded182,063 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW X385,322 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 182,063 miles

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 19 May 2025 171,786 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre

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

Fail 16 May 2025 171,781 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Backbox (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre

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

Pass 20 May 2024 158,304 miles

Coolant leak

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

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

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

Pass 15 May 2023

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2021 142,094 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2021 142,094 miles

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 30 Nov 2020 135,231 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel

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

Pass 7 Jun 2019 117,387 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2019 117,387 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2018 114,261 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2018 114,261 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 13 Sep 2017 105,223 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 20 Sep 2016 93,554 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 20 Sep 2016 93,553 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)

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 17 Aug 2015 79,423 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2015 79,423 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 29 Aug 2014 70,112 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 29 Aug 2014 70,112 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 8 May 2013 59,930 miles
Fail 8 May 2013 59,930 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 May 2012 51,966 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2011 40,270 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2011 38,940 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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YL07 XWB 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 XWB, 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 XWB registered?

YL07 XWB is a 2007 BMW X3, first registered on 8 August 2007.

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