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EF57 VBA

2007 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2023
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

87,911 mi
Last recorded87,911 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2022
Typical for 2007 BMW X591,059 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2022 87,911 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge 315/35/20 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 13 Nov 2020 85,955 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2019 83,099 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2018 82,289 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2017 80,441 miles

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

Oil leak ()

emissions not detected

engine cover and under-tray fitted to vehicle at time of test

front registration plate is damaged but not likely to be misread

Fail 15 Sep 2017 80,434 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

emissions not detected

engine cover and under-tray fitted to vehicle at time of test

front registration plate is damaged but not likely to be misread

Pass 13 Sep 2016 75,444 miles

front number plate cracked

Pass 10 Sep 2015 64,600 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Aug 2014 50,488 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 39,617 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2013 39,611 miles

Nearside Outer Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside rear outer postion lamp intermittent.

Pass 14 Nov 2012 36,194 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2012 36,194 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2011 30,558 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2011 30,558 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 10 Nov 2010 24,173 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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EF57 VBA is a 2007 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 EF57 VBA, 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 EF57 VBA registered?

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

Is EF57 VBA safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF57 VBA shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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