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DV57 VDT

2007 BMW X5

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

129,136 mi
Last recorded129,136 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW X591,059 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV57 VDT
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 129,136 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Aug 2024 120,385 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2024 120,369 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge VERY CLOSE ON EDGES (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge CLOSE ON EDGES (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 21 May 2024 118,984 miles

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

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))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear subframe corroded

Pass 24 May 2023 109,144 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2022 102,922 miles

under tray and under body covers and side sill covers fitted

Fail 14 Apr 2022 102,922 miles

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

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

under tray and under body covers and side sill covers fitted

Fail 5 Jan 2022 102,870 miles

Electronic parking brake control defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

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

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint so worn it is likely to fail Outer joint excessively leaking grease (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint so worn it is likely to fail Outer joint excessively leaking grease (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jan 2021 97,190 miles

oil leak from engine

Offside Front back plate loose but still secured

Rear discs corroded

Rear drive shaft outer joints weeping grease

Fail 9 Jan 2021 97,190 miles

Nearside Front Brake insecure brake back plate rubbing on disc (1.1.21 (c))

Offside Front back plate loose but still secured

Rear discs corroded

Rear drive shaft outer joints weeping grease

oil leak from engine

Pass 31 Jan 2020 91,327 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2019 85,662 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2018 75,582 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2017 68,255 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm 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)

Pass 5 Jan 2016 63,187 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2016 63,187 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit ON LIMIT inside edge badly worn (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Dec 2014 57,130 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2014 50,389 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2012 41,636 miles

Play in off side wiper arm spindle.

Pass 2 Nov 2012 41,612 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

parking brake switch slightly worn

Fail 2 Nov 2012 41,611 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

parking brake switch slightly worn

Pass 31 Oct 2011 35,580 miles

Front and Rear, brake pads, low. Nearside front tyre, low on outer edge.

Pass 30 Nov 2010 29,914 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 28,948 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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DV57 VDT is a 2007 BMW X5 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DV57 VDT, 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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DV57 VDT is a 2007 BMW X5, first registered on 28 September 2007.

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