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NL57 YFM

2007 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

159,597 mi
Last recorded159,597 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW X385,322 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL57 YFM
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 159,597 miles

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

Fail 4 Nov 2025 159,578 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 25 Sep 2024 157,105 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Sep 2024 157,100 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Sep 2023 150,241 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated section of rachet worn (1.1.6 (d))

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

Fail 4 Sep 2023 150,241 miles

Front Prop shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated Prop donut (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn torque reaction bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn torque reaction bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated section of rachet worn (1.1.6 (d))

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

Pass 5 Sep 2022 142,757 miles

Nearside Front Advise slight split to Anti roll bar link rubber but is acceptable

Pass 14 Jul 2021 133,368 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 May 2020 130,792 miles

covers fitted at time of test

Pass 25 Mar 2019 114,639 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2018 103,551 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 97,956 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 84,728 miles

all tyres worn

Pass 15 Oct 2015 79,196 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2014 70,013 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2013 55,635 miles

Unable to fully check all rear seat belts due to rear seats being folded down and covered with wheels

Fail 23 Oct 2013 55,630 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Front and rear brake discs corroded

Unable to fully check all rear seat belts due to rear seats being folded down and covered with wheels

Pass 23 Oct 2012 43,835 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Nov 2011 33,409 miles

Front and rear discs slightly corroded

Front wipers starting to smear

Pass 20 Jul 2011 32,776 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2011 32,776 miles

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

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

knock on engine

Pass 11 Aug 2010 24,633 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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NL57 YFM 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 77.3%.

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 NL57 YFM, 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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NL57 YFM is a 2007 BMW X3, first registered on 1 September 2007.

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