CarVerify

Free Car Check

AY51 UZY

2007 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2497cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Dec 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

167,873 mi
Last recorded167,873 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW X591,059 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this BMW
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY51 UZY
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 167,873 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2024 141,478 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2023 135,231 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2022 128,265 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2021 125,236 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2020 122,153 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2019 119,237 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2018 117,543 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2017 102,673 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 100,785 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2016 100,785 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint both rear (2.4.G.2)

Front coil spring broken both (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed both (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 3 Jun 2015 93,493 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 85,914 miles
Pass 18 May 2013 78,150 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 68,123 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 57,828 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

emmisions to clean to cheak

Pass 27 Apr 2010 48,822 miles

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
Full BMW X5 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

AY51 UZY is a 2007 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 AY51 UZY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AY51 UZY?

You can check the full history of AY51 UZY by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was AY51 UZY registered?

AY51 UZY is a 2007 BMW X5, first registered on 8 May 2007.

Is AY51 UZY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY51 UZY shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AY51 UZY have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on AY51 UZY. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.