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YC57 FKB

2007 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Sep 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

126,643 mi
Last recorded126,643 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW X385,322 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC57 FKB
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 126,643 miles

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

Fail 18 Sep 2025 126,643 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Sep 2024 119,144 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2023 112,129 miles

Offside Front front lower suspension arm ball joint worn/slight movement

nearside rear tyre has small cuts on outer sidewall

Fail 12 Sep 2023 112,077 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick front brake pads (inside pads) (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front front lower suspension arm ball joint worn/slight movement

nearside rear tyre has small cuts on outer sidewall

Pass 13 Sep 2022 108,062 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Sep 2021 103,398 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2020 99,370 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm + Outer side wall damage (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened Arm is bent (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 15 Sep 2020 99,370 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm + Outer side wall damage (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened Arm is bent (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Sep 2019 94,176 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened Slightly bent (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2018 87,816 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 6 Sep 2018 87,588 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 255-40-19-100-Y (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2017 80,817 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 13 Sep 2017 80,499 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 Sep 2016 73,627 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 63,832 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Sep 2015 63,775 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2014 57,802 miles

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

Fail 3 Sep 2014 57,802 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2013 49,015 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 17 Sep 2012 40,114 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 33,833 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2011 33,833 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Oct 2010 26,635 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 FKB is a 2007 BMW X3 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FKB, 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 YC57 FKB registered?

YC57 FKB is a 2007 BMW X3, first registered on 22 October 2007.

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