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EF57 FVC

2007 BMW X5

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2025
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

160,018 mi
Last recorded160,018 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2024
Typical for 2007 BMW X591,059 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF57 FVC
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2024 160,018 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 2 Sep 2024 160,018 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 23 Aug 2023 150,354 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2022 143,111 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2021 140,907 miles

brake warning light on

Fail 20 Jul 2021 140,907 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

brake warning light on

Pass 13 Mar 2020 139,538 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2019 134,031 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2018 126,970 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2018 126,970 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Feb 2017 118,541 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2017 118,540 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (3.1.7)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 15 Feb 2016 111,473 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2016 111,473 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Nov 2014 103,997 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2013 87,018 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2012 78,452 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2011 74,826 miles

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

Offside Outer 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 1 Nov 2010 55,393 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2010 55,393 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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EF57 FVC is a 2007 BMW X5 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 EF57 FVC, 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 EF57 FVC registered?

EF57 FVC is a 2007 BMW X5, first registered on 29 November 2007.

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