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FD57 PLX

2007 BMW X5

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

147,494 mi
Last recorded147,494 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW X591,059 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD57 PLX
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 147,494 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2024 141,561 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2023 134,282 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 14 Aug 2023 134,281 miles

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (4.10 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 8 Apr 2022 134,225 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2022 134,225 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (1.1.6 (e))

Pass 23 Nov 2020 133,460 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2020 133,460 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inside wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 16 Oct 2019 132,450 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2019 132,447 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2018 120,277 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lift (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lift (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2017 108,588 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2016 94,741 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2015 84,051 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Oct 2015 84,034 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner side wall structure weakened/Damaged and bulging out (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Cut to cords plus cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2014 76,853 miles

Both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

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)

Tested on winter wheel set

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

Pass 4 Oct 2013 67,871 miles

both inner side walls on rear tyres show signs of popssible internal sidewall damage

Fail 4 Oct 2013 67,871 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both inner side walls on rear tyres show signs of popssible internal sidewall damage

Pass 15 Oct 2012 55,318 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2011 43,945 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2011 43,945 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2010 30,709 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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FD57 PLX is a 2007 BMW X5 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 FD57 PLX, 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 FD57 PLX registered?

FD57 PLX is a 2007 BMW X5, first registered on 8 November 2007.

Is FD57 PLX safe to buy?

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