CarVerify

Free Car Check

YG57 MVA

2007 BMW X3

Blue Diesel 2993cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

89,368 mi
Last recorded89,368 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW X385,322 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

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

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 89,368 miles

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

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2024 82,155 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2023 75,779 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Sep 2022 69,923 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2021 59,234 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2020 51,763 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Heavy Cracking Inner Sidewall and Tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn Low On Edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

TPMS Light Illuminated - Pre 2012

Pass 26 Sep 2019 51,676 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside & offside front tyre treads are deteriorating (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside front tyre is cracking / perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

oil residue engine / under tray area's

Fail 20 Sep 2019 51,653 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside & offside front tyre treads are deteriorating (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside front tyre is cracking / perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

brake pad warning lamp is illuminated

oil residue engine / under tray area's

Pass 3 Sep 2018 49,121 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing damaged in outer tread area (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

covers & undertrays obscuring some components

Fail 20 Aug 2018 49,114 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

Windscreen washer not working offside & nearside, NOTE: wiper blade performance NOT tested (3.5 (a))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing damaged in outer tread area (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

covers & undertrays obscuring some components

Pass 24 Aug 2017 46,763 miles

Offside Front Lower Oil leak engine ()

Oil leak gearbox ()

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)

both rear tyres have deep damage to their outer walls, but no cords clearly visible

covers & undertrays obscuring some components

Fail 24 Aug 2017 46,763 miles

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended all lamps lit on socket even though no lamps on vehicle lit. when indicators, position lamps or fog lamp lit on vehicle they all adversely affect the operation of the trailer lamps (1.9.4)

Offside Front Lower Oil leak engine ()

Oil leak gearbox ()

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)

both rear tyres have deep damage to their outer walls, but no cords clearly visible

covers & undertrays obscuring some components

Pass 30 Aug 2016 44,998 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Front Brake discs are worn and lipped

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

Nearside rear tyre cracking and has sidewall damage

Offside rear tyre has sidewall damage and cuts

Oil leak

Rear brake discs have uneven surface

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

Wipers starting to smear

Pass 9 Sep 2015 41,745 miles

Both front discs are lipped on the inner fascia

Both front wipers are starting to smear

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also has sidewall damage and is cracking (4.1.E.1)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside rear tyre has sidewall damage and also a nail in it (repairable if punctured)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front tyre is cracking

Offside rear tyre has sidewall damage

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Aug 2014 39,311 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Rear tyres cut in the outer sidewall

Fail 28 Aug 2014 39,309 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Rear tyres cut in the outer sidewall

Pass 20 Aug 2013 36,242 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Oil leak

nearside rear tyre cut outer side wall

Pass 23 Aug 2012 34,294 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside front tyre

nsf mud flap insecure

Pass 7 Sep 2010 31,670 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
Full BMW X3 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

YG57 MVA is a 2007 BMW X3 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 MVA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of YG57 MVA?

You can check the full history of YG57 MVA by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was YG57 MVA registered?

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

Is YG57 MVA safe to buy?

The MOT history for YG57 MVA shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YG57 MVA have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on YG57 MVA. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.