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YG57 VWD

2007 BMW X3

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2025
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

138,917 mi
Last recorded138,917 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW X385,322 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG57 VWD
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Fail 24 Mar 2025 138,917 miles

Front Prop shaft joint excessively worn Front prop, joint and rear of prop shaft (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Inner pad looks like (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Mar 2024 133,931 miles

Exhaust mounting defective ON GEARBOX (6.1.2 (a))

GENERAL OIL LEAKS

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2023 130,440 miles

GENERAL OIL LEAKS

Fail 3 Apr 2023 130,440 miles

GENERAL OIL LEAKS

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

Pass 4 Apr 2022 120,722 miles

Exhaust mounting defective ON GEARBOX NUTS MISSING (6.1.2 (a))

GENERAL OIL LEAKS

Fail 4 Apr 2022 120,722 miles

Exhaust mounting defective ON GEARBOX NUTS MISSING (6.1.2 (a))

GENERAL OIL LEAKS

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

Pass 19 May 2021 110,597 miles
Pass 20 May 2020 104,280 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 104,155 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2018 98,419 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 94,168 miles

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

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 6 Aug 2016 90,557 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2015 85,337 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2015 85,321 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2014 78,655 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Sep 2013 67,755 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Sep 2012 54,761 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside front tyre worn very close to the legal tread depth limit.(2.0mm).

Nearside rear tyre worn very close to the legal tread depth limit(2.0mm)

Offside door mirror cracked.

Offside front tyre worn very close to the legal tread depth limit.(2.0mm).

Offside rear tyre worn close to the legal tread depth limit.(3.0mm).

Pass 15 Sep 2011 41,638 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 31,974 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2010 31,974 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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 VWD is a 2007 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VWD, 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 VWD registered?

YG57 VWD is a 2007 BMW X3, first registered on 18 September 2007.

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