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BA55 YSB

2007 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2024
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

175,529 mi
Last recorded175,529 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2023
Typical for 2007 BMW X591,059 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBA55 YSB
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2023 175,529 miles

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

Fail 23 Nov 2023 175,472 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2022 170,052 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 21 Nov 2022 170,052 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Nov 2021 166,314 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

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

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

Fail 15 Nov 2021 166,310 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2020 155,702 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Oct 2020 155,701 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel fractured rim (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel fractured rim (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 24 Oct 2019 146,338 miles

Offside Front brake discs appear overheated

both head light beam pattern weak due to condition of lenses

large oil leak undertray appears saturated in oil

Fail 19 Oct 2019 146,331 miles

Brake performance not tested unsafe to perform (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front brake discs appear overheated

both head light beam pattern weak due to condition of lenses

large oil leak undertray appears saturated in oil

Pass 6 Oct 2018 130,719 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.5mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Oct 2017 116,699 miles

Large oil leak

undertray and engine covers obscuring some components

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

Fail 4 Oct 2017 116,699 miles

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

Large oil leak

undertray and engine covers obscuring some components

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

Pass 6 Oct 2016 101,789 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

under trays fitted underneath.

Pass 30 Sep 2015 88,149 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 76,127 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge of tread

offside front tyre worn low on outer edge of tread

offside rear tyre multiple nails in tread

offside rear tyre worn very low to legal limit with small cuts in tread

nearside rear tyre worn very low on inner edge of tread (early replacement advised)

Pass 27 Sep 2013 63,083 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Sep 2012 54,628 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Sep 2011 41,109 miles

front brake pads worn low

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge of tread

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge of tread

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge of tread

Pass 20 Sep 2010 29,605 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
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BA55 YSB is a 2007 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BA55 YSB, 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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BA55 YSB is a 2007 BMW X5, first registered on 21 September 2007.

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