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YC57 UPJ

2007 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Dec 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

192,257 mi
Last recorded192,257 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW X385,322 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 192,257 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Dec 2024 183,448 miles

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2023 174,583 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2022 171,578 miles

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

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2021 164,652 miles

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

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair handbrake (1.2.1 (c))

handbrake comes up high

rear bump stops split

Fail 14 Dec 2021 164,652 miles

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

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

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair handbrake (1.2.1 (c))

handbrake comes up high

rear bump stops split

Pass 11 Dec 2020 159,668 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 2 Dec 2019 156,589 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2019 156,481 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 14 Dec 2018 152,549 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2018 152,540 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 255 40 19 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 30 Aug 2017 149,321 miles

Hand brake only 18%, minimum pass is 16%

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn to 1.8 mm in places (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Sep 2016 143,826 miles

all tyres worn between 3-4mm

Pass 9 Sep 2015 134,038 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak offside front unable to see origin under trays are fitted and area will need steam cleaning

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' Two chips swept (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Sep 2014 119,694 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front tyres worn unevenly low on inner edges

Pass 9 Sep 2013 104,775 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 84,400 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Sep 2011 64,945 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2011 64,945 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 Oct 2010 48,585 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 UPJ is a 2007 BMW X3 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 UPJ, 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 UPJ registered?

YC57 UPJ is a 2007 BMW X3, first registered on 12 October 2007.

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