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YF57 GVW

2007 BMW X3

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

142,708 mi
Last recorded142,708 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW X385,322 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 142,708 miles

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

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

undertray

Pass 7 Feb 2025 134,359 miles

Exhaust mounting defective center bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective rear silencer rubber hanger broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

undertrays fitted concealing testable items

Fail 28 Jan 2025 134,334 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt nsf upper boot split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt osf upper boot split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Service brake grabbing severely nsf binding excessively (1.2.1 (c))

Exhaust mounting defective center bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective rear silencer rubber hanger broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

undertrays fitted concealing testable items

Pass 19 Jan 2024 127,359 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2023 119,261 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2022 111,153 miles

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

Fail 15 Jan 2022 111,151 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

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

Pass 30 Jan 2021 103,252 miles

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

position light different colour

wet test

Pass 22 Jan 2020 96,534 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2019 89,581 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2018 84,672 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Apr 2017 76,110 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 67,717 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 61,144 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2014 55,566 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Nov 2013 45,806 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Jul 2013 43,140 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2012 37,628 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 27,527 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2011 27,526 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 13 Oct 2010 14,198 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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YF57 GVW is a 2007 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 YF57 GVW, 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 YF57 GVW registered?

YF57 GVW is a 2007 BMW X3, first registered on 26 November 2007.

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