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YN57 ZZB

2007 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

155,741 mi
Last recorded155,741 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW X385,322 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN57 ZZB
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2025 155,741 miles

Exhaust Mounting Defective

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Front Cv Boot Leaking

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

Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Jan 2025 155,589 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault also 4x4 warning illuminated (1.6 (b))

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cracked to cords (225/50R17) (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre (225/50R17) ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3mm (225/50R17) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front outer cv boot leaking

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3mm (225/50R17) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jan 2024 149,425 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 12 Jan 2024 149,425 miles

Front Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 7 Jan 2023 144,919 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Dec 2021 139,460 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2020 135,036 miles

Nearside Rear 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 11 Dec 2019 132,779 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2019 132,779 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 21 Dec 2018 128,821 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2018 123,249 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 111,809 miles

Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Fail 10 Mar 2017 111,804 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Pass 28 Apr 2016 104,498 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx. 2mm (3.5.1g)

engine cover-under tray fitted

prop shaft rubber coupling worn

rear brake discs corroded

unable to see rear coil springs

Fail 27 Apr 2016 104,407 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx. 2mm (3.5.1g)

engine cover-under tray fitted

prop shaft rubber coupling worn

rear brake discs corroded

unable to see rear coil springs

Pass 28 Apr 2015 86,723 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2014 82,345 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2014 82,345 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Nov 2013 69,685 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2012 59,369 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2011 47,735 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2011 47,735 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2010 29,548 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 29,304 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2010 27,835 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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YN57 ZZB is a 2007 BMW X3 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 YN57 ZZB, 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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YN57 ZZB is a 2007 BMW X3, first registered on 1 September 2007.

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