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GL57 HRJ

2007 BMW X5

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

144,633 mi
Last recorded144,633 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW X591,059 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL57 HRJ
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2025 144,633 miles
Pass 31 May 2024 139,120 miles
Pass 26 May 2023 132,315 miles
Fail 22 May 2023 132,306 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2022 132,135 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2021 128,009 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2020 124,476 miles

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

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

Pass 25 May 2019 116,977 miles

Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bothside (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 May 2018 109,300 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2017 98,226 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front both sides (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides on inner walls (4.1.E.1)

under-tray and engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 10 Jun 2016 94,998 miles

under-tray and engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 23 Apr 2015 88,700 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 82,755 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2014 82,743 miles

Electronic parking brake control defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive 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)

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

Pass 7 May 2013 75,834 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 12 Apr 2012 67,181 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2012 67,181 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Pass 22 Feb 2012 67,115 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2010 59,021 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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GL57 HRJ is a 2007 BMW X5 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 GL57 HRJ, 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 GL57 HRJ registered?

GL57 HRJ is a 2007 BMW X5, first registered on 12 December 2007.

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