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NC57 VGE

2007 BMW X5

Black Petrol 4799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

125,708 mi
Last recorded125,708 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW X591,059 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNC57 VGE
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,799cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 125,708 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Near side front off side front. (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Forward most arm. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Jun 2025 121,555 miles

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

Fail 3 Jun 2025 121,555 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Pass 28 May 2024 116,977 miles

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

Fail 15 May 2024 116,969 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 13 Jan 2023 106,876 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Jan 2023 106,876 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 21 Dec 2021 103,069 miles

Creaking from front should be investigated

Fail 21 Dec 2021 103,069 miles

Creaking from front should be investigated

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 7 Jan 2021 98,334 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2020 90,233 miles

both rear alloys have been repaired/welded in most places

engine has a oil leak

rear discs pitted, lipped and corroded

Fail 8 Jan 2020 90,232 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

all four brake discs pitted lipped and corroded

both rear alloys have been repaired/welded in most places

engine has a oil leak

o/s/f brake calliper possibly seized

Pass 21 Dec 2018 80,380 miles
Pass 31 May 2018 74,917 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm ball joint nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm bushes nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear 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

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

oil leak engine area

Pass 19 May 2017 66,023 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted unable to access all testable items

Pass 13 May 2016 63,946 miles

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)

Pass 14 May 2015 61,193 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2014 56,410 miles

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)

Pass 15 Apr 2013 43,971 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 29,124 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2012 29,124 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

Pass 3 Dec 2010 28,331 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2010 28,331 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

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

o/s/r tyre has very fast puncture totally flat

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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NC57 VGE is a 2007 BMW X5 in Black with a 4,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 NC57 VGE, 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 NC57 VGE registered?

NC57 VGE is a 2007 BMW X5, first registered on 13 December 2007.

Is NC57 VGE safe to buy?

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