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YC57 GKE

2007 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2026
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

135,338 mi
Last recorded135,338 miles
Recorded on2 May 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW X385,322 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC57 GKE
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 May 2025 135,338 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 2 May 2025 135,338 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Apr 2025 135,274 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

undertray fitted

Pass 8 May 2024 134,293 miles
Fail 7 May 2024 134,293 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 6 Apr 2023 120,566 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 6 Apr 2023 120,566 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 18 Feb 2023 118,667 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Third stoplight (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2022 110,355 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2021 101,974 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2021 101,974 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2019 94,667 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2018 85,318 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

emissions not detected

Fail 19 Jul 2018 85,314 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

emissions not detected

Pass 29 Jun 2017 74,220 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 64,206 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 51,919 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2014 42,942 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2013 32,897 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2013 13,291 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2012 28,672 miles

smoke meter does not register emissions

Fail 26 Jun 2012 28,672 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

smoke meter does not register emissions

Pass 20 Feb 2012 26,263 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 17,267 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 GKE is a 2007 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 GKE, 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 GKE is a 2007 BMW X3, first registered on 9 October 2007.

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