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YG57 MGZ

2007 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

165,109 mi
Last recorded165,109 miles
Recorded on9 May 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW X385,322 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG57 MGZ
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 May 2025 165,109 miles

Front both brake backing plates loose

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 7 May 2025 164,968 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb not fitted correctly (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Front both brake backing plates loose

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 May 2024 150,743 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2022 140,553 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2021 134,275 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2020 123,051 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2019 121,474 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2018 120,204 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 103,530 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 8 Mar 2017 103,530 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Mar 2016 87,896 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 79,403 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 68,653 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 57,269 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 45,729 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 32,649 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 29,117 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)

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 MGZ is a 2007 BMW X3 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 MGZ, 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 MGZ registered?

YG57 MGZ is a 2007 BMW X3, first registered on 5 September 2007.

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