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YF57 GWJ

2007 BMW X3

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

146,792 mi
Last recorded146,792 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW X385,322 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2025 146,792 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

under trays fitted

Pass 12 Oct 2024 132,080 miles

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

undertrays fitted & outersills

Pass 17 Oct 2023 115,085 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s/r & n/s/r (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded o/s/r & n/s/r (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

engine cover & undertrays fitted obscuring view of some components

Pass 18 Oct 2022 105,689 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Sep 2021 102,727 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2020 94,084 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2019 85,328 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2018 79,728 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2017 76,682 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2016 70,759 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 65,723 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2015 65,723 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 12 Sep 2014 60,391 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2013 53,876 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 20 Sep 2013 53,876 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 17 Oct 2012 48,479 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2012 48,479 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 25 Nov 2011 41,831 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2010 32,313 miles

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

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

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 GWJ is a 2007 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,993cc 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 YF57 GWJ, 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 GWJ registered?

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

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The MOT history for YF57 GWJ 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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