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EY57 PCU

2007 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

95,233 mi
Last recorded95,233 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW X385,322 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY57 PCU
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 95,233 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 2 Feb 2026 95,230 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring worn so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 7 Jan 2025 95,132 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2024 92,597 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2023 92,568 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Pass 21 Sep 2022 89,232 miles

offside front tyre worn to legal limit on outer tread bands at time of test .

offside rear tyre perishing and wearing low on inner tread band

Fail 21 Sep 2022 89,232 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

offside front tyre worn to legal limit on outer tread bands at time of test .

offside rear tyre perishing and wearing low on inner tread band

Pass 15 Sep 2021 86,614 miles

offside front tyre worn to limit on outer tread bands

Fail 15 Sep 2021 86,614 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre has cut in tread exposing cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

nearside rear tyre worn near to limit

offside front tyre worn to limit on outer tread bands

Pass 10 Sep 2020 84,558 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2019 80,839 miles

BOTH front tyres scrubbing and worn low on the outer tread band areas

Both front tyres have minor damage to the outer sidewalls. Nearside has the most

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine appears to have an oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Sep 2019 80,835 miles

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

BOTH front tyres scrubbing and worn low on the outer tread band areas

Both front tyres have minor damage to the outer sidewalls. Nearside has the most

Brake fluid level slightly low

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine appears to have an oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2018 77,241 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2017 73,094 miles

offside rear tyre low on tread. P Scorpion 235/55x17 H

Fail 19 Sep 2017 73,094 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tears on the inner sidewall (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

offside rear tyre low on tread. P Scorpion 235/55x17 H

Pass 15 Aug 2016 69,526 miles

dpf filter needs atn

Fail 15 Aug 2016 69,526 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

dpf filter needs atn

Pass 25 Aug 2015 63,162 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

eml stays on dash at all time when engine running.

Pass 14 Aug 2014 55,277 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2014 55,277 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front & rear discs lipped

Pass 15 Aug 2013 48,571 miles

Rear brake discs slightly lipped.

Rear brake pads wearing low.

Fail 15 Aug 2013 48,571 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear brake discs slightly lipped.

Rear brake pads wearing low.

Pass 14 Aug 2012 38,223 miles

both front tyres wearing on shoulders to 2.00mm

rear discs slighty lipped

Fail 30 Aug 2011 29,625 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front reg plate damaged

Pass 30 Aug 2011 29,625 miles

front reg plate damaged

Pass 31 Aug 2010 22,124 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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EY57 PCU is a 2007 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 EY57 PCU, 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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EY57 PCU is a 2007 BMW X3, first registered on 1 September 2007.

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