2007 BMW X3 3.0L Diesel · YD57 BMY
2007 BMW X3 (3.0L, diesel). First registered 21 Sept 2007. Recorded mileage 124,203 miles. MOT expired on 04 Jun 2025.
- Make & Model
- BMW X3
- Year / Origin
- 2007 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 04 Jun 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 124,203 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YD57 BMY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/06/2024
- 124,203 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YD57 BMY MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2007 BMW X3 (YD57 BMY) between April 2022 and June 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 05 June 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
YD57 BMY Mileage History
- 25/04/2022121,367 mi
- 19/05/2022121,409 mi+42 mi
- 23/05/2022121,411 mi+2 mi
- 16/11/2022121,551 mi+140 mi
- 05/06/2024124,203 mi+2,652 mi
Average of roughly 1,342 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for BMW X3 (E83)
Our database tracks 4 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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- Rear Coil Springs SnappingModerate
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- Panoramic Roof FailureSerious
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