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BL57 XBY

2007 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2018
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

99,026 mi
Last recorded99,026 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2017
Typical for 2007 BMW X591,059 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2017 99,026 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2017 99,026 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing 1 (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing 1 (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing 1 (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing 1 (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 5 Jan 2016 86,196 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2016 86,193 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 8 Jan 2015 185,323 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2013 180,026 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2012 164,330 miles

Diesel particulate filter warning on dash

Different wheels/tyres fitted to vehicle at time of retest

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

NSR tyre worn inner edge

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

OSR tyre very close to exposing cords on inner edge

Fail 4 Dec 2012 164,330 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Diesel particulate filter warning on dash

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Nov 2011 135,492 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

damage to nsf bumper

Fail 30 Nov 2011 135,492 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

brake pad warning light on dash

damage to nsf bumper

Pass 19 Jan 2011 96,199 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

damage on front bumper

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 XBY is a 2007 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 XBY, 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 XBY registered?

BL57 XBY is a 2007 BMW X5, first registered on 12 December 2007.

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