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YH57 LXJ

2007 BMW X3

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

106,232 mi
Last recorded106,232 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW X385,322 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH57 LXJ
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 106,232 miles

all four tyres perished and cracking due to age

Fail 29 May 2026 106,208 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

all four tyres perished and cracking due to age

Pass 30 May 2025 103,385 miles
Pass 30 May 2024 97,866 miles
Fail 30 May 2024 97,866 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2023 97,731 miles

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

Fail 26 Jan 2023 97,730 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 3 Feb 2022 92,960 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2022 92,960 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2021 88,182 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2020 85,274 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2020 85,274 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2019 80,566 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2019 80,566 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2018 75,981 miles

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)

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

Pass 7 Feb 2017 68,021 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2016 59,318 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2015 50,443 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2014 42,951 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2013 35,146 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2012 27,398 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2011 26,135 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 19,471 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
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YH57 LXJ is a 2007 BMW X3 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 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 LXJ, 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 LXJ registered?

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

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