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YC57 FJA

2007 BMW X3

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2024
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

137,964 mi
Last recorded137,964 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2024
Typical for 2007 BMW X385,322 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC57 FJA
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Fail 14 Nov 2024 137,964 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Central Front Prop shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated at gearbox (6.1.7 (d) (i))

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

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

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

4 x 4 light on?

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

Pass 29 Nov 2023 126,645 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2022 118,966 miles

chip in screen

oil leak engine

Fail 26 Oct 2022 118,954 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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nearside front tyre has cuts all over

oil leak engine

Pass 26 Oct 2021 110,697 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2020 100,245 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 22 Oct 2019 93,845 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2019 93,845 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Oct 2018 86,657 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2018 86,628 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.5.4 (b))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Oct 2017 81,087 miles

undertrays fitted

Fail 16 Oct 2017 81,038 miles

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 13 Oct 2016 67,767 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)

Pass 1 Oct 2015 56,935 miles

Nearside Rear tyre

Pass 14 Oct 2014 46,914 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2013 37,116 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Sep 2012 27,191 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2011 21,776 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2011 21,776 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Oct 2010 14,302 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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YC57 FJA is a 2007 BMW X3 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 FJA, 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 FJA is a 2007 BMW X3, first registered on 16 October 2007.

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