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F3 YSL

2007 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Dec 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

183,302 mi
Last recorded183,302 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW X591,059 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF3 YSL
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 183,302 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2024 181,725 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 9 Dec 2024 181,725 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner side (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Dec 2023 176,059 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2022 172,671 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2021 170,373 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Dec 2020 165,608 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2019 163,370 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2018 156,149 miles

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

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

Pass 31 May 2018 154,511 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2017 134,812 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lot of inner tread wear close to cords

Oil leak Engine ()

Fail 2 Jun 2017 134,812 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lot of inner tread wear close to cords

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak Engine ()

Pass 23 Feb 2016 117,014 miles

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

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

Offside Rear tyre has nail in tread

child seats fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belts

Fail 22 Feb 2016 117,010 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

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

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

Offside Rear tyre has nail in tread

child seats fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belts

Pass 23 Feb 2015 107,681 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2014 96,698 miles

Oil leak

Fail 6 Feb 2013 89,121 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Feb 2013 89,121 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 82,752 miles

o/s/r tyre worn inner edge

Fail 29 Jun 2012 82,752 miles

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

o/s/r tyre worn inner edge

Pass 22 Jul 2011 68,707 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 65,101 miles
Fail 3 May 2011 65,101 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 May 2010 44,073 miles
Fail 6 May 2010 43,286 miles

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

Offside 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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F3 YSL is a 2007 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 F3 YSL, 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 F3 YSL registered?

F3 YSL is a 2007 BMW X5, first registered on 3 May 2007.

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