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LJ57 OMW

2007 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

162,059 mi
Last recorded162,059 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW X591,059 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ57 OMW
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 162,059 miles

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

Coil spring corroded All. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 May 2025 153,190 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Undertrays fitted

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2024 146,781 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2022 134,942 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

undertrays fitted

Pass 1 Sep 2021 128,492 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged slight sidewall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 31 Aug 2021 128,490 miles

Electronic parking brake control defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated both rear handbrake cables cut (1.1.6 (d))

Offside Rear 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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged slight sidewall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Aug 2020 125,440 miles

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

both rear tyre treads getting close to wear indicators

Pass 31 Aug 2019 121,996 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2019 121,995 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rears both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Dec 2018 117,970 miles

Electronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated button insecure (1.1.6 (d))

Fail 12 Dec 2018 117,967 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Electronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated button insecure (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 30 Nov 2017 106,758 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre worn bald on inner edge

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

Offside Rear tyre worn bald on inner edge

Fail 29 Nov 2017 106,737 miles

Electronic parking brake control insecure (3.1.3b)

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre worn bald on inner edge

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

Offside Rear tyre worn bald on inner edge

Pass 15 Dec 2016 93,219 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2015 83,584 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 69,050 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2014 66,742 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2013 61,912 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both rear tyres worn low on inner shoulder.also,offside front tyre worn low on outer shoulder.

Fail 5 Jan 2013 61,796 miles

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

both rear tyres worn low on inner shoulder.also,offside front tyre worn low on outer shoulder.

Pass 20 Jan 2012 54,148 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2010 36,443 miles

Front brake discs slightly worn

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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LJ57 OMW is a 2007 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 LJ57 OMW, 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 LJ57 OMW registered?

LJ57 OMW is a 2007 BMW X5, first registered on 13 October 2007.

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