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YF57 SJX

2007 BMW X3

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2023
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

103,439 mi
Last recorded103,439 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2022
Typical for 2007 BMW X385,322 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2022 103,439 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Feb 2022 103,439 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2020 96,877 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2019 88,559 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Side wall (No cords exposed) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 4 Jun 2018 76,215 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 69,851 miles

Engine cover and under trays fitted

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both front on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 8 May 2017 69,688 miles

Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak Nearside front (2.7.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both 23inch and 20inch (8.2.2)

Engine cover and under trays fitted

Oil leak from engine and gearbox

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both front on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 May 2016 60,178 miles

Engine covers and Undertrays fitted

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

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

Fail 25 May 2016 60,173 miles

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Engine covers and Undertrays fitted

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

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

Pass 27 May 2015 51,300 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 May 2014 38,836 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 May 2013 32,150 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

outer sill covers and inner wheel arch covers fitted.

Pass 25 Apr 2012 25,247 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill covers fitted

Pass 16 May 2011 19,542 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 SJX is a 2007 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 SJX, 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 SJX registered?

YF57 SJX is a 2007 BMW X3, first registered on 29 November 2007.

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