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AP07 YLB

2007 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

149,055 mi
Last recorded149,055 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW X591,059 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP07 YLB
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 149,055 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources one of rear registration lamp is not working (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2024 141,710 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

Pass 19 Oct 2023 131,971 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged rear middle passenger seat (7.1.2 (d))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2022 131,157 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Oct 2022 131,147 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2021 129,193 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2020 128,020 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2019 125,114 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2018 121,559 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2017 115,581 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2016 105,985 miles

Child seat fitted

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Jul 2015 97,137 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 90,243 miles

Child seats fitted in row 2 unable to check belts for row 3

N/S rear tyre worn severely on inner edge

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

Fail 15 Jul 2014 90,207 miles

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

Child seats fitted in row 2 unable to check belts for row 3

N/S rear tyre worn severely on inner edge

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

Pass 13 Jul 2013 81,312 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

N/S rear tyre worn on inner edge with cracks around tread

Fail 5 Jul 2013 81,178 miles

Electronic parking brake control insecure (3.1.3b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

N/S rear tyre worn on inner edge with cracks around tread

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Pass 29 Jun 2012 71,978 miles

N/S front tyre wearing on outer edge

Nail in offside rear tyre

O/S rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Unable to check aux seats Child seat fitted on row 2

Pass 7 Jul 2011 61,895 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2011 61,608 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2010 48,295 miles

Both front tyres are worn on outer edges

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 28 Apr 2010 48,295 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Both front tyres are worn on outer edges

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 4 Aug 2009 43,371 miles

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

How Reliable is the BMW X5?

Based on 1,735,343 MOT tests across 137,484 vehicles.

77.0%
Pass Rate
7,400
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
137,484
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 31,544
constant velocity joint gaiter split 29,936
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 29,587
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 22,930
constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc 21,276
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AP07 YLB is a 2007 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 2007 BMW X5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.6% with a typical mileage of 91,059 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW X5 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 31,544 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AP07 YLB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW X5 typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 19 years old, this BMW X5 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AP07 YLB registered?

AP07 YLB is a 2007 BMW X5, first registered on 24 May 2007.

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