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YH57 PHX

2007 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2022
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

180,574 mi
Last recorded180,574 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2021
Typical for 2007 BMW X385,322 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH57 PHX
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2021 180,574 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Feb 2021 180,574 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2020 176,314 miles

Nearside Front Lower door step/door post dented/ distorted

Offside Lower Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2019 165,475 miles

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

Fail 11 Apr 2019 165,475 miles

Road wheel fixing missing one wheel nut missing on each wheel (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Apr 2018 157,582 miles

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

wear in nearside wiper arm drive shaft

Fail 20 Apr 2018 157,582 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

wear in nearside wiper arm drive shaft

Pass 6 Apr 2017 149,716 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2017 149,710 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

Pass 31 Mar 2016 134,166 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2015 121,339 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 17 Apr 2015 121,339 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2014 105,401 miles

Oil leak

Fail 13 Apr 2014 105,401 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Pass 22 Apr 2013 89,879 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2012 86,615 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2011 70,574 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2010 49,425 miles

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

Front brake discs slightly worn.

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 PHX is a 2007 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 PHX, 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 PHX registered?

YH57 PHX is a 2007 BMW X3, first registered on 28 September 2007.

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