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EF57 KRV

2007 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

173,002 mi
Last recorded173,002 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW X591,059 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF57 KRV
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2025 173,002 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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))

Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Oct 2025 173,002 miles

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

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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))

Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2024 170,869 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Oct 2024 170,863 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2023 165,943 miles

Front windscreen tinted

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

Fail 5 Oct 2023 165,943 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front windscreen tinted

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

Pass 6 Oct 2022 159,300 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 28 Sep 2021 146,972 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2020 134,975 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2019 123,736 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 14 Sep 2018 107,679 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Fail 12 Sep 2018 107,676 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 6 Oct 2017 99,547 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

parking brake button damaged

Fail 6 Oct 2017 99,547 miles

Central Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

parking brake button damaged

Pass 7 Oct 2016 94,360 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 89,314 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2016 88,521 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 315/35r20 (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 275/40r20 (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 315/35r20 (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 13 Mar 2015 74,775 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

could not check rear seatbelts due to seats being folded and objects

Fail 11 Mar 2015 74,655 miles

Nearside Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

could not check rear seatbelts due to seats being folded and objects

Pass 13 Mar 2014 65,141 miles

coolant low

n/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

oil leak

Fail 7 Mar 2014 65,141 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

coolant low

n/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

oil leak

Pass 22 Nov 2013 62,548 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Nov 2012 49,682 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2011 38,834 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2010 31,690 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Mar 2010 22,897 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 KRV is a 2007 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 EF57 KRV, 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 KRV registered?

EF57 KRV is a 2007 BMW X5, first registered on 30 November 2007.

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