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YG57 BUV

2007 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

128,877 mi
Last recorded128,877 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW X385,322 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG57 BUV
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 128,877 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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))

Oil temp unable to be read via OBD

Pass 2 Apr 2025 121,039 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Mar 2024 115,610 miles

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

suspension parts corroded

Pass 8 Sep 2022 107,957 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Suspension components corroded

Pass 3 Sep 2021 107,941 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2021 107,894 miles

Offside Front Brake insecure anti rattle spring missing (1.1.21 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Sep 2020 95,016 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2019 92,613 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 9 Sep 2019 92,613 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Sep 2018 85,141 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2017 78,422 miles

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 23 Aug 2017 78,417 miles

Front Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 Aug 2016 67,247 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 61,755 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 53,816 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 23 Sep 2014 53,805 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 19 Sep 2013 45,914 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 39,538 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 33,880 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 27,341 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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YG57 BUV is a 2007 BMW X3 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YG57 BUV, 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 YG57 BUV registered?

YG57 BUV is a 2007 BMW X3, first registered on 4 September 2007.

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