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MV57 YSX

2007 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

174,214 mi
Last recorded174,214 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW X385,322 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV57 YSX
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 174,214 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

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

oil leak from engine

Pass 17 Sep 2024 164,517 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2023 146,270 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2022 134,553 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2021 125,841 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2020 119,912 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2019 112,083 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2018 105,834 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2016 95,245 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Feb 2016
Pass 27 Jan 2015 78,809 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2013 63,668 miles

All four tyres on the limit

Oil leak

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Fail 12 Sep 2013 63,667 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

All four tyres on the limit

Oil leak

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Pass 7 Sep 2012 55,509 miles

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

Fail 2 Sep 2011 42,267 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 2 Sep 2011 42,267 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 30,415 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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MV57 YSX is a 2007 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 MV57 YSX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MV57 YSX registered?

MV57 YSX is a 2007 BMW X3, first registered on 1 September 2007.

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The MOT history for MV57 YSX shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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