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BV57 BXX

2007 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

198,986 mi
Last recorded198,986 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2024
Typical for 2007 BMW X591,059 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV57 BXX
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2024 198,986 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both fronts (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (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 Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all 4 deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2023 177,863 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all 4 bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Nov 2023 177,849 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.55 when the limit is 0.50 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen in an unacceptable condition cracked from one side to the other in the swept area (3.2 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all 4 bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2022 157,307 miles

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

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rust around ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

auxiliary drive belt damaged

Fail 9 Nov 2022 157,268 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit limit 0.5 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure movement between bush and mounting (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rust around ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

auxiliary drive belt damaged

Pass 16 Nov 2021 147,810 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2020 142,545 miles

Front registration plate damaged

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

Fail 21 Nov 2020 142,541 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front registration plate damaged

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very low (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 13 May 2019 137,599 miles
Fail 11 May 2019 137,578 miles

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

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

Pass 17 May 2018 131,391 miles

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

Offside Front tyre has wear on outer edge

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

Pass 16 May 2017 125,077 miles

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

Nearside Front 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)

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

Pass 16 May 2016 123,029 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 116,628 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2014 114,420 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 112,239 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 108,107 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 93,988 miles

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

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

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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BV57 BXX is a 2007 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 BV57 BXX, 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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BV57 BXX is a 2007 BMW X5, first registered on 1 September 2007.

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