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YG57 HVB

2007 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2026
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

194,176 mi
Last recorded194,176 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW X385,322 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG57 HVB
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2025 194,176 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2024 180,282 miles

Front Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Apr 2024 180,282 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2023 163,528 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all round front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Central Front Lower Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated outpu from gearbox(action recommended) (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Electrical wiring inadequately secured breake pads wearing indicator detached from pad(can cause an issue with abs circuit action recommended) (4.11 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view on line with bonnet stone chip not bigger than 10mm (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside rear springspring (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated nearside and offside outer cv boot perished slightly (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 30 Mar 2023 163,528 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all round front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Central Front Lower Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated outpu from gearbox(action recommended) (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Front Outer Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect neardide and offside(bulb not fitted correctly) (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Electrical wiring inadequately secured breake pads wearing indicator detached from pad(can cause an issue with abs circuit action recommended) (4.11 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view on line with bonnet stone chip not bigger than 10mm (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside rear springspring (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated nearside and offside outer cv boot perished slightly (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2022 146,352 miles

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Mar 2022 146,016 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2021 132,990 miles

ADVICE ON FRONT WIPERS

Pass 9 Sep 2020 130,547 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2020 130,546 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

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

Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front backplate insecure

Offside Front backplate insecure

Pass 28 Aug 2019 122,705 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2018 112,099 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2017 101,439 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Fail 28 Aug 2017 101,337 miles

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

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Aug 2016 95,026 miles

EML light on

Fail 24 Aug 2016 95,026 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Aug 2015 91,185 miles

EML ON

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2014 85,767 miles

Eml on

Nearside 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 26 Aug 2014 85,767 miles

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

Eml on

Nearside 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 3 Sep 2013 79,253 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Fail 3 Sep 2013 79,253 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Fail 30 Aug 2012 72,573 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Aug 2012 72,573 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Aug 2011 57,130 miles

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

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

pitting and wear on front discs

Pass 26 Aug 2010 43,227 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 HVB is a 2007 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 HVB, 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 HVB is a 2007 BMW X3, first registered on 7 September 2007.

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