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YJ57 KYA

2007 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

224,616 mi
Last recorded224,616 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW X385,322 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ57 KYA
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2025 224,616 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2025 224,616 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2024 221,419 miles

hand brake only just reached pass

hand brake requires firm pull and close to no reserve travel

Fail 11 Jan 2024 221,411 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

hand brake only just reached pass

hand brake requires firm pull and close to no reserve travel

Pass 28 Dec 2022 219,048 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear brake binding slightly

Fail 23 Dec 2022 219,038 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear brake binding slightly

Pass 23 Dec 2021 217,249 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2020 215,979 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2019 207,106 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SUB FRAME (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Nov 2019 207,105 miles

Offside Rear Brake insecure BACK PLATE (1.1.21 (c))

Nearside Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SUB FRAME (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2018 188,467 miles

Both rear tyres wearing on inner edge

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexi section area (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive Turbo pipe area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear heat shield loose

Pass 2 Nov 2017 164,984 miles

Nearside Rear oil leak at drive shaft seal

Offside Front Oil leak engine area ()

Pass 8 Nov 2016 144,045 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2016 144,043 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Oct 2015 121,269 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2014 104,899 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2014 104,699 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

nearside front tyre worn smooth on inner edge

offside front tyre worn smooth on inner and outer edges

Pass 10 Oct 2013 95,469 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 18 Oct 2012 82,069 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 64,671 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 48,653 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)

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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YJ57 KYA is a 2007 BMW X3 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YJ57 KYA, 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 YJ57 KYA registered?

YJ57 KYA is a 2007 BMW X3, first registered on 26 October 2007.

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