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GR07 YBU

2007 BMW X5

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

172,426 mi
Last recorded172,426 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW X591,059 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGR07 YBU
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 172,426 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2024 168,052 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2023 165,427 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2022 151,436 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All tyres edges worn (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Sep 2021 142,306 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Jan 2021 138,891 miles

Both headlamp lens deteriating

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

Slight bind o/s/f brake

Pass 27 Jul 2019 132,067 miles

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

Slight lift n/s/f lower ball joint not excessive

Pass 28 Jul 2018 128,412 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2017 121,847 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 118,120 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2016 118,120 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 9 Jun 2015 111,780 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 98,548 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2014 92,839 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2013 78,899 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2013 78,896 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Feb 2012 69,989 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2012 69,985 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Aug 2010 54,491 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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GR07 YBU 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 GR07 YBU, 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 GR07 YBU registered?

GR07 YBU is a 2007 BMW X5, first registered on 2 August 2007.

Is GR07 YBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for GR07 YBU shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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