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LS57 KYU

2007 BMW X3

Blue Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

116,005 mi
Last recorded116,005 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW X385,322 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS57 KYU
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 116,005 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2024 112,128 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 4 Jul 2023 101,916 miles

fuel cap sealing rubber slightly cracking

Fail 4 Jul 2023 101,916 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working nearside and offside (3.5 (a))

fuel cap sealing rubber slightly cracking

Pass 10 Jun 2022 96,314 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2021 94,079 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Aug 2021 94,003 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2020 90,757 miles

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

Fail 17 Aug 2020 90,728 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Aug 2019 86,789 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2018 81,224 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2017 72,900 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 64,961 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2016 64,961 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 16 Nov 2015 61,833 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2014 55,860 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2014 55,860 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 11 Nov 2013 49,381 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2012 43,403 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2011 36,945 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2010 29,332 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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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LS57 KYU is a 2007 BMW X3 in Blue with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 LS57 KYU, 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 LS57 KYU registered?

LS57 KYU is a 2007 BMW X3, first registered on 7 November 2007.

Is LS57 KYU safe to buy?

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