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CY07 FVH

2007 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

115,356 mi
Last recorded115,356 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW X591,059 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCY07 FVH
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 115,356 miles

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Aug 2025 115,352 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2024 106,964 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Aug 2024 106,964 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both lower front arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2023 105,365 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Jan 2021 94,302 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre (x2) ()

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light missing (4.4.1 (b) (i))

engine and underbody shields fitted

Fail 26 Jan 2021 94,282 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre (x2) ()

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light missing (4.4.1 (b) (i))

engine and underbody shields fitted

Pass 8 Jan 2020 93,110 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2020 93,110 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Lower Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jan 2019 90,976 miles

Brake reaction bushes are soft

Child seat fitted preventing inspection of seat and seatbelt

Engine covers fitted preventing full under bonnet inspection

Undertrays fitted preventing full underside inspection

Fail 30 Jan 2019 90,976 miles

Brake reaction bushes are soft

Child seat fitted preventing inspection of seat and seatbelt

Engine covers fitted preventing full under bonnet inspection

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Undertrays fitted preventing full underside inspection

Pass 31 Jan 2018 87,418 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 85,251 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2017 85,251 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2016 81,662 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 75,213 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2015 75,213 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 2 Apr 2014 68,805 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2014 68,805 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Air suspension bellows leaking (2.4.D.2)

Pass 26 Mar 2013 60,774 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 55,124 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2011 46,473 miles

advise(slight wear & lipping on front discs & pads)

Pass 14 May 2010 38,790 miles

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

Offside Inner Rear 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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CY07 FVH 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 65.2%.

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 CY07 FVH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CY07 FVH registered?

CY07 FVH is a 2007 BMW X5, first registered on 23 May 2007.

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The MOT history for CY07 FVH shows 23 tests with a 65.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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