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YH57 LMU

2007 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Feb 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

198,543 mi
Last recorded198,543 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW X385,322 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH57 LMU
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 198,543 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Feb 2026 198,543 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of an obligatory external mirror (3.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Feb 2025 183,190 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Dec 2024 183,142 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jan 2024 175,368 miles

Engine fault light ON - Vehicle first used 'Before July 01st 2008'

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective - cracked (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Dec 2022 171,268 miles

Alternator belt worn - cracking

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective And misting on inside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Crack (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Dec 2022 171,114 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Alternator belt worn - cracking

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective And misting on inside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Crack (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2022 165,216 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to the limit and has cut (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to the limit and has cut (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Crack (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Dec 2021 165,200 miles

Front Prop shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to the limit and has cut (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to the limit and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to the limit and has cut (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Crack (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Nov 2021 165,184 miles

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

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

Prop shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated rear prop, front coupling (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.3mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2020 157,986 miles

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Crack (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2019 148,927 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated rear prop shaft, front joint (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2018 137,980 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2017 126,333 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2016 113,788 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front tyre wearing thin on inner edge

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.1mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 15 Nov 2016 113,483 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front tyre wearing thin on inner edge

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.1mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Nov 2015 101,498 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

child seat fitted rear seat

under body cover fitted

Pass 29 Oct 2014 94,572 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2014 94,572 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2013 79,536 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2012 62,803 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2012 62,803 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 12 Oct 2011 47,988 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 10 Sep 2010 31,391 miles

Child seat fitted 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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YH57 LMU is a 2007 BMW X3 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YH57 LMU, 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 YH57 LMU registered?

YH57 LMU is a 2007 BMW X3, first registered on 24 September 2007.

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