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LV57 MKA

2007 BMW X5

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Aug 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

167,163 mi
Last recorded167,163 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW X591,059 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV57 MKA
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2026 167,163 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2025 163,163 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2024 161,689 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2024 161,688 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 25 Jul 2023 161,563 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2022 156,913 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2021 143,512 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2020 134,860 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2018 122,070 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2017 111,515 miles

Oil leak engine

Fail 21 Oct 2017 111,515 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Oil leak engine

Pass 1 Nov 2016 101,197 miles

Oil leak

Fail 1 Nov 2016 101,197 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 29 Oct 2015 84,491 miles

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

Pass 23 Oct 2014 71,635 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2014 71,613 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 Sep 2014 71,598 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear tail lamp lens damaged,broken

Pass 4 Sep 2013 64,929 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 54,608 miles

Both front tyres wearing on outer edges

Fail 3 Sep 2012 54,572 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Both front tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 1 Sep 2011 43,229 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust rubber bracket broken by gearbox

Fail 1 Sep 2011 43,229 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust rubber bracket broken by gearbox

Pass 11 Mar 2010 23,332 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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LV57 MKA is a 2007 BMW X5 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 LV57 MKA, 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 LV57 MKA registered?

LV57 MKA is a 2007 BMW X5, first registered on 27 September 2007.

Is LV57 MKA safe to buy?

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