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MV57 GCX

2007 BMW X5

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

157,790 mi
Last recorded157,790 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW X591,059 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV57 GCX
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 157,790 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lamp damaged.

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 12 May 2026 157,750 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper inadequately mounted Clip missing. (1.1.16 (c) (i))

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

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

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Electrical wiring inadequately secured Brake pad wiring loom. (4.11 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lamp damaged.

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Mar 2025 152,471 miles

Amber Park brake warning symbol on display

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 28 Feb 2025 152,447 miles

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2024 147,250 miles

Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Both Rear (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Feb 2024 147,224 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Both Rear (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2022 142,140 miles
Pass 24 May 2021 127,056 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 May 2020 111,367 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear alloy wheel has had previous repair

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

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

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

Pass 25 May 2019 105,162 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive on engine sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 22 May 2019 105,147 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured Cracked in 6 places (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Front Oil leak, but not excessive on engine sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 26 May 2018 99,165 miles
Fail 22 May 2018 99,160 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel fractured next to other repair (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 8 May 2017 90,235 miles
Fail 8 May 2017 90,235 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2016 86,958 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2015 77,868 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2014 66,178 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2014 66,178 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2013 55,606 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2012 43,792 miles

Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 28 Jan 2011 31,184 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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MV57 GCX is a 2007 BMW X5 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 MV57 GCX, 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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MV57 GCX is a 2007 BMW X5, first registered on 6 November 2007.

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