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GJ57 HXG

2007 BMW X5

Bronze Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 May 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

159,478 mi
Last recorded159,478 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW X591,059 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ57 HXG
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2007
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 159,478 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 11 May 2026 159,478 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Aug 2022 159,352 miles

Electronic parking brake control inoperative (1.1.6 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2021 155,693 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2021 155,693 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Sep 2018 152,250 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2017 144,521 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre wearing inner edge close to showing cords

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

Offside Rear tyre wearing inner edge close to showing cords

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Fail 6 Sep 2017 144,521 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre wearing inner edge close to showing cords

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

Offside Rear tyre wearing inner edge close to showing cords

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Pass 16 Sep 2016 136,745 miles

both front stay bars front bushes deteriorating

front tyres slight wear outer edges

offside front lower suspension arm ball joint has play

offside front lower suspension arm inner bush deteriorated

Pass 14 Sep 2015 122,014 miles

Front tyres worn on outside edge

Pass 16 Sep 2014 106,684 miles

rear brake discs deteriorated

Fail 16 Sep 2014 106,684 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

rear brake discs deteriorated

Pass 18 Sep 2013 89,899 miles

both front headlamp lenses poor condition

both front tyres wearing on outer edge

nearside front lower ball joint play nearing excess

offside front lower ball joint play nearing excess

Pass 5 Sep 2012 76,977 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

nearside front headlamp down on output

Pass 1 Sep 2011 64,577 miles

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

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

front tyres wearing inner and outer edges

Pass 9 Sep 2010 50,143 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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GJ57 HXG is a 2007 BMW X5 in Bronze with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 GJ57 HXG, 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 GJ57 HXG registered?

GJ57 HXG is a 2007 BMW X5, first registered on 21 September 2007.

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