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YG57 WAE

2007 BMW X3

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

138,011 mi
Last recorded138,011 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW X385,322 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 138,011 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both front drop links

Pass 1 May 2025 136,794 miles

Nearside Front drop link play

Pass 23 May 2024 136,517 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2022 133,067 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2021 127,384 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2020 122,527 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2019 115,984 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2018 110,140 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2017 103,928 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2016 98,144 miles

vehicle emissions are too clean to record a result,visual OK.

Fail 21 Nov 2016 98,144 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

vehicle emissions are too clean to record a result,visual OK.

Pass 29 Dec 2015 90,307 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2014 72,133 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2013 52,985 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 50,681 miles

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

Fail 2 Jul 2013 50,681 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

Pass 12 Jul 2012 43,750 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Jul 2012 43,732 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Jul 2011 35,824 miles

Both rear tyres are just on 3mm

Pass 20 Sep 2010 30,537 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 30,060 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2010 30,060 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.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 WAE is a 2007 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 WAE, 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

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What year was YG57 WAE registered?

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

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The MOT history for YG57 WAE shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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