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BJ57 YFA

2007 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2024
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

187,093 mi
Last recorded187,093 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2023
Typical for 2007 BMW X591,059 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ57 YFA
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2023 187,093 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2022 174,726 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Nov 2022 174,679 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Undertray Fitted

Fail 15 Nov 2022 174,647 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Both rear d bush clamps corroded

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

Pass 21 Mar 2022 166,778 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive suspension arm prescribed area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive suspension arm prescribed area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low on tread and badly worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

offside and nearside rear anti roll bar D bush clamps corroded

Pass 17 Mar 2021 154,583 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2020 147,777 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Offside Front 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))

Offside Rear damage to vehicle

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 26 Mar 2019 134,874 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Front bumper slightly damaged

Nearside Front door check strap noisy/worn

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

engine cover fitted obscuring some components

undertrays fitted

Pass 23 Mar 2018 121,884 miles

engine cover and under trays fitted obscuring some components

windscreen chipped

Fail 21 Mar 2018 121,882 miles

Rear Air suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

engine cover and under trays fitted obscuring some components

windscreen chipped

Pass 17 Mar 2017 106,473 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2016 91,028 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2015 75,213 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2014 70,867 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2013 59,700 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2013 59,700 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 1 Nov 2012 55,918 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2011 52,450 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 47,639 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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BJ57 YFA is a 2007 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 BJ57 YFA, 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 BJ57 YFA registered?

BJ57 YFA is a 2007 BMW X5, first registered on 21 November 2007.

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The MOT history for BJ57 YFA shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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