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FA07 YML

2007 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Mar 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

167,567 mi
Last recorded167,567 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW X591,059 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA07 YML
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 167,567 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Feb 2025 161,815 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both wearing outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 15 Aug 2023 160,914 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2021 154,118 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2020 143,849 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Surface cracks (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 16 Oct 2020 143,849 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Surface cracks (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Oct 2019 136,439 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2018 132,612 miles

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))

Fail 8 Oct 2018 132,612 miles

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 Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 9 Oct 2017 126,267 miles

child seat fitted

Fail 6 Oct 2017 126,258 miles

Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced os and ns (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer wall (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

child seat fitted

Pass 1 Oct 2016 122,057 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 110,553 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2015 110,553 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2014 101,947 miles

Oil leak

Pass 3 Aug 2013 89,942 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2012 79,008 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 Aug 2012 79,008 miles

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Jul 2011 58,161 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 34,344 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 34,308 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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FA07 YML is a 2007 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 FA07 YML, 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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FA07 YML is a 2007 BMW X5, first registered on 29 May 2007.

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