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YC57 NCN

2007 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2025
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

147,403 mi
Last recorded147,403 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2024
Typical for 2007 BMW X385,322 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC57 NCN
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2024 147,403 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2023 146,016 miles

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight leak from flex (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Dec 2023 146,016 miles

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight leak from flex (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Nov 2022 141,959 miles

Brake warning light on at time of test

Emissions to clean to measure

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

Fail 24 Nov 2022 141,959 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective jammed (7.1.2 (e))

Brake warning light on at time of test

Emissions to clean to measure

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

Pass 6 Dec 2021 139,953 miles

Brake warning light on at time of test

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective Cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Dec 2021 139,952 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Brake warning light on at time of test

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective Cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2020 130,923 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2020 130,915 miles

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective jammed fully in (7.1.2 (e))

Emissions not tested may cause damage - front pulley/damper noisey (8.2.2.2 (e))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Jun 2019 113,336 miles

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Jun 2018 100,794 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2017 88,002 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 11 Jul 2017 88,002 miles

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective jammed (5.2.5b)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre repairable ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Jun 2016 73,731 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 59,787 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2015 59,787 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 9 Jul 2014 45,385 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2014 45,226 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2013 31,772 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 30,055 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2011 23,983 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2011 23,983 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2010 16,536 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 NCN is a 2007 BMW X3 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 NCN, 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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What year was YC57 NCN registered?

YC57 NCN is a 2007 BMW X3, first registered on 13 November 2007.

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