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YG57 GXF

2007 BMW X3

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2024
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

137,206 mi
Last recorded137,206 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2023
Typical for 2007 BMW X385,322 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2023 137,206 miles

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

Fail 5 Dec 2023 137,202 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 25 Oct 2022 129,274 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2021 117,327 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2020 112,354 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2019 104,563 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2019 104,562 miles

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 2 Oct 2018 92,600 miles

Front number plate not level

Fail 27 Sep 2018 92,595 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively not checked due to washers not working (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front number plate not level

Pass 15 Mar 2017 86,222 miles

Front both wiper blades deteriorated - still clearing screen adequately

Fail 14 Mar 2017 86,214 miles

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

Front both wiper blades deteriorated - still clearing screen adequately

Pass 22 Feb 2016 80,793 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 Feb 2016 80,793 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Feb 2015 73,605 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2014 60,426 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2013 44,753 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 22 Feb 2012 27,990 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 26,010 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2011 26,010 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Oct 2010 16,098 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2009 8,622 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 GXF is a 2007 BMW X3 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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

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