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BO54 YSS

2007 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jan 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

140,689 mi
Last recorded140,689 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW X591,059 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBO54 YSS
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 140,689 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2025 134,567 miles

Both headlights cloudy

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 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear 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 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2024 127,569 miles

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

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Hand brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

Rear Rear exhaust heat shield loose and insecure

Fail 2 Jan 2024 127,569 miles

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

Front Road wheel fixing missing Wheel bolts missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Hand brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

Rear Rear exhaust heat shield loose and insecure

Pass 6 Dec 2022 139,538 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2021 133,570 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2020 106,757 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Fail 23 Oct 2020 106,757 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front 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))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a))

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

Pass 24 Oct 2019 96,374 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2019 91,507 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2017 84,118 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

noise from a front wheel bearing, possibly the nearside when the vehicle was driven for the decelerometer brake test

offside inner tail light not working

Fail 20 Nov 2017 84,118 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint offside front lower, rear arm (2.4.G.2)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

noise from a front wheel bearing, possibly the nearside when the vehicle was driven for the decelerometer brake test

offside inner tail light not working

Pass 3 Nov 2016 74,854 miles

Nearside Rear tyre devoid of tread inside edge

Pass 12 Nov 2015 71,957 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2015 71,957 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush thrust arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush thrust arm (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Sep 2014 63,033 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

offside rear tyre worn low on inner tread edge

Pass 3 Oct 2013 65,123 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2013 55,123 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2012 47,184 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 37,960 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2011 37,957 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Centre Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 14 Aug 2010 28,900 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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BO54 YSS is a 2007 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 BO54 YSS, 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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BO54 YSS is a 2007 BMW X5, first registered on 12 July 2007.

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