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BT57 FYW

2007 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Dec 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

179,399 mi
Last recorded179,399 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW X385,322 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT57 FYW
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 179,399 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2025 179,393 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2025 175,312 miles

Nearside Rear brake anti rattle clip missing

Nearside Rear wheel bearing slight play

Offside Front Outer c/v boot damp with grease

both rear tyres worn inner edge

center undertray and heat shield bolt missing

chip in windscreen

engine damp with oil

front headlights slightly deteriorated

front number plate damaged

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Fail 7 Jan 2025 175,307 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers likely to become detached bolt loose (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear brake anti rattle clip missing

Offside Front Outer c/v boot damp with grease

both rear tyres worn inner edge

center undertray and heat shield bolt missing

chip in windscreen

engine damp with oil

front headlights slightly deteriorated

front number plate damaged

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 7 Dec 2023 172,885 miles

Bonnet release worn

Both front lower suspension front arm inner bushes worn and perished

Engine damp with oil

Front registration plate slightly damaged

Nearside rear tyre inner edge worn

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords In tread, inner edge worn (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside front tyre inner edge worn and perished

Pass 8 Oct 2022 170,239 miles

Engine Damp With Oil

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front Brake Discs Worn

Fuel Smell Under The Bonnet

Nearside Front Tyre Worn, Outer Edge Worn Low On Legal Limit

Nearside Rear Tyre Outer Edge Slightly Worn

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake Discs Worn

Pass 11 Oct 2021 165,910 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2020 160,021 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2020 160,012 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Emits slight blue smoke from exhaust

Pass 18 Sep 2019 151,251 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

Pass 5 Sep 2018 141,999 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

Pass 12 Sep 2017 132,822 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2016 123,266 miles

cover fitted

Fail 8 Sep 2016 123,256 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

cover fitted

Pass 18 Aug 2015 115,837 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on edge

Pass 26 Aug 2014 106,935 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 30 Sep 2013 97,604 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 95,660 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2012 95,655 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 12 Jul 2011 85,999 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2011 85,999 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Nov 2010 85,842 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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BT57 FYW is a 2007 BMW X3 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 BT57 FYW, 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 BT57 FYW registered?

BT57 FYW is a 2007 BMW X3, first registered on 28 December 2007.

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