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GU57 UCG

2007 BMW X5

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2024
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

158,603 mi
Last recorded158,603 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2023
Typical for 2007 BMW X591,059 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU57 UCG
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2023 158,603 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2022 136,655 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both discs. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Bodywork damaged - no sharp edges.

Nearside Rear Light lens damaged.

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Corrosion to body by n/s/r subframe mounting bracket. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Forward arm inner bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both discs. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2021 126,532 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both discs worn. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Bodywork damaged - no sharp edges present.

Nearside Rear Light lens damaged.

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both discs slightly worn. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Sep 2021 126,383 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel fractured Wheel rim cracked where previous repair has been carried out. (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both discs worn. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on outside - no cords visible at present. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Bodywork damaged - no sharp edges present.

Nearside Rear Light lens damaged.

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre sidewalls damaged by being driven flat - no cords visible. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 0mm outside edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 0mm on inside edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both discs slightly worn. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2020 118,217 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 8 May 2019 106,024 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 105,102 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2017 103,657 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush FRONT (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear WHEEL REPAIRED / WELDED

Fail 26 Sep 2017 103,657 miles

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

KNOCKING NOISE FROM STEERING RACK AREA

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush FRONT (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit ON LIMIT (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear WHEEL REPAIRED / WELDED

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

Pass 14 Oct 2016 97,538 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wearing outer edges

Offside Rear tyre wearing outer edges

Pass 21 Sep 2015 89,905 miles

Offside Front TYRE WORN UNEVEN

Fail 17 Sep 2015 89,905 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint DROP LINK (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Rear Road wheel cracked INNER EDGE (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front TYRE WORN UNEVEN

Pass 16 Sep 2014 81,573 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Sep 2013 70,772 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Rear Seat belt cut but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Sep 2012 58,514 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2012 58,514 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2011 43,029 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 35,217 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 26 Aug 2010 35,217 miles

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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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GU57 UCG is a 2007 BMW X5 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 GU57 UCG, 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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GU57 UCG is a 2007 BMW X5, first registered on 1 September 2007.

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