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YG57 BZA

2007 BMW X3

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Oct 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

163,876 mi
Last recorded163,876 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW X385,322 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG57 BZA
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 163,876 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2024 163,742 miles

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads look low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Oct 2023 162,170 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2022 159,700 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Oct 2021 157,168 miles

Exhaust fumes slightly entering cabin

Pass 14 Oct 2020 153,929 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2019 144,242 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 12 Apr 2019 144,242 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Apr 2018 125,548 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil damp around shocker (2.7.3)

Pass 13 Apr 2017 100,052 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner edge on raised step close to limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load outer (5.2.4a)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner edge on raise step on limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2016 75,807 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2015 71,308 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

N/S/R tyre split on tread but not exposing cords.

O/S/R tyre split on tread but not exposing cords.

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 31 Jul 2014 64,717 miles

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

offside front tyre and nearside front tyre wearing thin on inner and outer edges

Pass 16 Aug 2013 57,534 miles

cover on towball - 7pin electrics

Fail 16 Aug 2013 57,534 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

cover on towball - 7pin electrics

Pass 16 Aug 2012 50,043 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 48,545 miles

both rear tyres 'age cracking' on walls

Fail 24 May 2012 48,545 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both rear tyres 'age cracking' on walls

Pass 17 Jun 2011 39,871 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 BZA is a 2007 BMW X3 in Blue 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 YG57 BZA, 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 BZA registered?

YG57 BZA is a 2007 BMW X3, first registered on 12 September 2007.

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