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YC57 FFT

2007 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

136,981 mi
Last recorded136,981 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW X385,322 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC57 FFT
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 136,981 miles

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Nearside & Offside jacking points (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside & Offside (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Oct 2025 136,939 miles

Emissions unable to be completed exhaust components missing (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust components missing (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced nearside and offside jacking points (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge BALD (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported nearside and offside and flexible brake hoses also insecure (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2023 127,493 miles

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

Fail 26 Jul 2023 127,333 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 25 Aug 2022 115,484 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2021 108,059 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2020 105,435 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened wear on front discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Nov 2020 105,434 miles

Nearside Front Brake drum back plate insecure (1.1.14 (d))

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

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

Offside Rear Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened wear on front discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2019 94,467 miles

Nearside Front brake discs back plate loose

Fail 4 Nov 2019 94,465 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake operation is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (1.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front brake discs back plate loose

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

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2018 86,911 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2017 79,439 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt all rear seats ()

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Outer constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated but preventing the ingress of dirt

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 10 Nov 2016 70,722 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both rear seats ()

Pass 12 Nov 2015 61,602 miles

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 29 Oct 2014 51,703 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2013 46,962 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2013 46,962 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2012 40,351 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2011 33,580 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2011 33,579 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2010 24,754 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2010 24,754 miles

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

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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YC57 FFT is a 2007 BMW X3 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 YC57 FFT, 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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YC57 FFT is a 2007 BMW X3, first registered on 29 October 2007.

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