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BL57 VEO

2007 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2025
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

141,113 mi
Last recorded141,113 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW X591,059 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL57 VEO
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Fail 27 Mar 2026 141,113 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2024 136,882 miles

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

Fail 17 Jun 2024 136,839 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached drop link (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached drop link (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 7 Jun 2023 135,689 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2022 132,615 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2022 132,615 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 2 Oct 2020 122,583 miles

Stone chips in windscreen

Pass 30 Aug 2019 116,819 miles

Nearside Front Head lamp washer damaged

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2018 110,537 miles

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

undertray/plastic covers fitted

Pass 27 Feb 2017 91,138 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2017 90,948 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 22 Mar 2016 72,053 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2016 72,055 miles

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

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

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

oil leak from engine

Pass 25 Mar 2015 55,611 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 39,733 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2013 33,870 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt (x2)

Moisture inside OSR inner fog lamp housing

NSf tyre worn on outer edge

NSr tyre worn inner edge

OSF tyre slight cut in tread

Fail 30 May 2013 33,869 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt (x2)

NSf tyre worn on outer edge

NSr tyre worn inner edge

OSF tyre slight cut in tread

Pass 6 Jun 2012 26,835 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 31 May 2012 26,835 miles

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Parking brake lever missing (3.1.3a)

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Jul 2011 20,614 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2011 20,614 miles

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

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

o/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 6 Jul 2010 14,758 miles

Both rear tyres worn on inner edges

O/S/F tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 6 Jul 2010 14,757 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Both rear tyres worn on inner edges

O/S/F tyre worn on outer edge

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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BL57 VEO is a 2007 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 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 BL57 VEO, 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 BL57 VEO registered?

BL57 VEO is a 2007 BMW X5, first registered on 28 December 2007.

Is BL57 VEO safe to buy?

The MOT history for BL57 VEO shows 23 tests with a 60.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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