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YG57 MLO

2007 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2024
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

149,235 mi
Last recorded149,235 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2023
Typical for 2007 BMW X385,322 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2023 149,235 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

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

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

Fail 29 Jan 2023 149,235 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2022 123,272 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2022 123,245 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect dipping to right (4.1.2 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2021 118,700 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2020 115,050 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing s/wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Jan 2019 109,575 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fail 21 Jan 2019 109,575 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 27 Jan 2018 104,743 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2017 104,111 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2017 104,038 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Pass 17 Jan 2017 98,212 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2016 92,585 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2014 88,068 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Nov 2014 88,068 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2014 82,278 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 75,420 miles

CHILD SEAT FITTED TO N/S/R NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION OF ADULT BELT.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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 1 Mar 2012 65,442 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 51,024 miles

CHILD SEAT FITTED TO N/S/R NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION OF ADULT BELT

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 MLO is a 2007 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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

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