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YK57 SVF

2007 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

165,733 mi
Last recorded165,733 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW X385,322 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK57 SVF
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2025 165,733 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Fail 19 Mar 2025 165,733 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 27 Jan 2024 154,494 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2023 150,317 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2022 140,836 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Oct 2021 140,821 miles

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Dec 2020 136,549 miles

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

both rear shock absorber bump stops perished

Pass 23 Nov 2019 130,070 miles

bonnet catch stiff (difficult to open)

both rear shock absorber bump stops perished

slight oil leak on engine

Pass 1 Dec 2018 126,404 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2017 122,108 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)

Fail 25 Nov 2017 122,108 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 26 Nov 2016 117,519 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 26 Nov 2016 117,519 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Nov 2015 112,164 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 27 Nov 2015 112,164 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Nov 2014 104,934 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Oct 2013 93,395 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2012 80,623 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 26 Sep 2012 80,600 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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Pass 21 Sep 2011 63,222 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2010 43,189 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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YK57 SVF is a 2007 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc 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 YK57 SVF, 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 YK57 SVF registered?

YK57 SVF is a 2007 BMW X3, first registered on 1 September 2007.

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