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YF57 ETV

2007 BMW X3

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

163,913 mi
Last recorded163,913 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW X385,322 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF57 ETV
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 163,913 miles

Nearside Front Wheel spacer has corroded

Pass 4 Jun 2025 153,597 miles

Engine oil low.

Front Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Inner sills near/at jacking points. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad wear sensor hanging lose.

Fail 4 Jun 2025 153,597 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle missing Central belt buckle missing/inaccessible. (7.1.2 (d))

Front Oil leaking excessively from engine On to exhaust system. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Engine oil low.

Front Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Inner sills near/at jacking points. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad wear sensor hanging lose.

Pass 10 Jun 2024 141,984 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 3 Jun 2024 141,984 miles

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

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

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

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 5 May 2023 133,799 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 May 2022 124,248 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2021 116,989 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated metal end weeping grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated metal end weeping grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2020 103,380 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2019 95,122 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

rear tyres on 3mm

Pass 24 Jul 2018 87,028 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2018 87,028 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Jul 2017 76,355 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016 61,449 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2015 51,153 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2014 47,573 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre sidewall damaged

Fail 27 Oct 2014 47,573 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre sidewall damaged

Pass 4 Nov 2013 39,164 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Nov 2013 39,164 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Nov 2012 32,514 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

cut in offside front tyre wall

Pass 24 Oct 2011 24,986 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Various covers fitted not allowing a full inspection

Pass 11 Nov 2010 17,860 miles

covers fitted to both outer sills not allowing a full inspection

covers fitted under car not allowing a full inspection

Fail 10 Nov 2010 17,860 miles

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

covers fitted to both outer sills not allowing a full inspection

covers fitted under car not allowing a full inspection

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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YF57 ETV is a 2007 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 YF57 ETV, 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 YF57 ETV registered?

YF57 ETV is a 2007 BMW X3, first registered on 15 November 2007.

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