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MF57 XHL

2007 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

148,363 mi
Last recorded148,363 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW X591,059 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF57 XHL
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 148,363 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2024 138,800 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all x4 (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2023 130,417 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Nov 2023 130,417 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Nov 2022 120,076 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2021 108,727 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit and going bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Nov 2021 108,641 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Upper Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced flickers (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit and going bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Nov 2020 103,280 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2020 102,884 miles

Nearside rear tyre worn on the inner edge and getting vey close to legal maximum limit of wear.

Fail 17 Sep 2020 102,809 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Tie link, wheel moving under braking. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Tie link, wheel moving under braking. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside rear tyre worn on the inner edge and getting vey close to legal maximum limit of wear.

Pass 14 Mar 2019 96,570 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2018 89,284 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2018 89,193 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 315/3520 (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 9 Jan 2017 81,261 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2016 77,154 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2016 77,154 miles

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

Pass 2 Jan 2015 69,432 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2014 61,664 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 55,747 miles

rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 19 Apr 2012 44,003 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 3 May 2011 33,416 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2011 33,415 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2010 29,535 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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MF57 XHL is a 2007 BMW X5 in Black 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 MF57 XHL, 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 MF57 XHL registered?

MF57 XHL is a 2007 BMW X5, first registered on 28 September 2007.

Is MF57 XHL safe to buy?

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