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LB57 YFF

2007 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2023
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

142,484 mi
Last recorded142,484 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2022
Typical for 2007 BMW X385,322 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB57 YFF
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2022 142,484 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output n/s & o/s (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 15 Oct 2021 136,030 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output n/s & o/s (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear seat belts not tested due to seat in stowed position

Fail 13 Oct 2021 136,030 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm n/s & o/s (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output n/s & o/s (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear seat belts not tested due to seat in stowed position

Pass 7 Oct 2020 130,173 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s & o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s & o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Sep 2019 123,358 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2019 123,358 miles

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

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

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

brake pad wear warning light illuminated

Pass 5 Oct 2018 114,776 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2018 114,762 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235/50/18 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Sep 2017 107,361 miles

both rear tyres worn close to legal limit, worn on inside edge and have multiple small cuts in tread

offside front tyre worn low and worn on edges

Fail 22 Sep 2017 107,361 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

both rear tyres worn close to legal limit, worn on inside edge and have multiple small cuts in tread

offside front tyre worn low and worn on edges

Pass 2 Sep 2016 99,321 miles

Nearside Front tyre tread outer edge wearing

Fail 2 Sep 2016 99,321 miles

Nearside Front tyre tread outer edge wearing

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 25 Sep 2015 80,850 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2014 74,190 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2014 74,190 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 22 Nov 2013 59,608 miles

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

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

Small cut in offside rear tyre

Pass 5 Nov 2012 38,055 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 3 Nov 2012 38,055 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Nov 2011 20,403 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2010 16,061 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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LB57 YFF is a 2007 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 LB57 YFF, 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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LB57 YFF is a 2007 BMW X3, first registered on 27 December 2007.

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