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YG57 CEF

2007 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

160,438 mi
Last recorded160,438 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW X385,322 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG57 CEF
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 160,438 miles

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

Fail 11 Dec 2025 160,438 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Dec 2024 143,038 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2023 132,655 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2023 132,452 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 7 Jun 2021 130,093 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2021 130,093 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft securing bolt loose (6.1.7 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 2 Mar 2020 102,847 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test

engine cover fitted

engine mil lamp on

parking brake only just meeting requirments

sill covers fitted

tyre pressure warning lamp on

undertrays fitted

Pass 26 Mar 2019 100,393 miles

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test

sill covers fitted

tyre pressure warning lamp on

undertrays fitted

Pass 17 Nov 2017 96,882 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test

engine covers fitted

engine management warning lamp on

sill covers fitted

tyre pressure monitoring warning lamp on

undertrays fitted

Pass 15 Oct 2016 89,364 miles

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

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

Offside door mirror cover missing

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test

engine covers fitted

undertrays fitted

Fail 12 Oct 2016 89,361 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Offside door mirror cover missing

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test

engine covers fitted

traction control warning lamp on

tyre pressure warning lamp on

undertrays fitted

Pass 5 Oct 2015 83,556 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread outer edge wearing

Offside Front Tyre tread inner edge wearing

Unable to check both rear outer seat belts due to child seats fitted

Pass 16 Sep 2014 71,268 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 69,804 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre cracking in tread also has a nail in tread

Pass 20 Mar 2013 62,873 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 Mar 2013 62,873 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Mar 2012 57,254 miles

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

Oil leak

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2011 47,446 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 32,369 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 CEF is a 2007 BMW X3 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 CEF, 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 CEF registered?

YG57 CEF is a 2007 BMW X3, first registered on 13 September 2007.

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