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FH57 VHC

2007 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2025
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

190,369 mi
Last recorded190,369 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2024
Typical for 2007 BMW X591,059 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH57 VHC
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2024 190,369 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2023 183,522 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2022 170,200 miles

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

Fail 31 Jan 2022 170,200 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Oct 2020 168,828 miles

Auxiliary belt deteriorated

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front lower forward control arm bushes deteriorated and have slight play

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leaks

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

Pass 13 Apr 2019 156,003 miles

Emissions to clean blip not detected

Front control arm bushes deteriorated

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (i))

Noise possibly coming from power steering pump

Offside front outer cv boot heavily deteriorated

Offside rear tyre wearing on inside edge

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear subframe bushes deteriorated

Pass 24 Feb 2018 141,310 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2018 141,310 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear most (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear most (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc split, (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Mar 2017 123,920 miles

Nearside Front tyre wear both edges

Offside Front tyre devoid of tread inner & wear outer edges

movement o/s & n/s front lower arm bushes

Fail 27 Feb 2017 123,555 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front tyre wear both edges

Offside Front tyre devoid of tread inner & wear outer edges

movement o/s & n/s front lower arm bushes

Pass 19 Feb 2016 102,277 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 85,194 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2014 79,507 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2013 65,729 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 53,516 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 41,027 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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FH57 VHC is a 2007 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FH57 VHC, 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 FH57 VHC registered?

FH57 VHC is a 2007 BMW X5, first registered on 18 December 2007.

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