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YC57 URV

2007 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

135,180 mi
Last recorded135,180 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW X385,322 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC57 URV
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2025 135,180 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread also slightly perished (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened rear most arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread also slightly perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened rear most arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 11 Aug 2025 135,180 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear most arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread also slightly perished (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened rear most arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread also slightly perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened rear most arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Aug 2024 130,775 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Fail 29 Jul 2024 130,773 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 Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2023 123,308 miles

Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both rear outer cv boots (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2022 119,700 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2021 108,807 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2021 108,807 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2021 106,240 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2020 98,422 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edges both front tyres (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 9 Mar 2019 81,236 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 70,296 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 31 May 2017 61,660 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 1 Jun 2016 53,437 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 47,250 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 40,512 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Apr 2013 33,432 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2011 22,957 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2010 15,849 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 URV is a 2007 BMW X3 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 URV, 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 URV registered?

YC57 URV is a 2007 BMW X3, first registered on 17 October 2007.

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The MOT history for YC57 URV shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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