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GN57 XBG

2007 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2020
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

139,294 mi
Last recorded139,294 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2019
Typical for 2007 BMW X591,059 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN57 XBG
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2019 139,294 miles

Front bothside front tyres wearing on inner + outer edges

Fail 23 Sep 2019 139,294 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front bothside front tyres wearing on inner + outer edges

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

Pass 25 Sep 2018 131,736 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Fail 21 Sep 2018 131,736 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 23 Aug 2017 122,104 miles

Nearside tie rod end slight play

Fail 23 Aug 2017 122,104 miles

Nearside tie rod end slight play

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

Pass 22 Mar 2016 114,189 miles

Oil leak

Fail 19 Mar 2016 114,189 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 13 Feb 2015 104,010 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2013 92,396 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2012 85,965 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)

Fail 24 Oct 2012 85,965 miles

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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)

Pass 26 Oct 2011 67,300 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2011 67,300 miles

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

n/s/r tyre worn close to cord on inner edge

Pass 26 Oct 2010 47,741 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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GN57 XBG is a 2007 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 GN57 XBG, 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 GN57 XBG registered?

GN57 XBG is a 2007 BMW X5, first registered on 7 November 2007.

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