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NL57 HVD

2007 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

147,299 mi
Last recorded147,299 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW X591,059 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL57 HVD
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 147,299 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users on acceleration (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

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

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

smoke level higher than normal 0.36 max 0.55

Pass 4 Apr 2025 124,811 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2025 124,811 miles

Headlamp aim too high both sides (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Apr 2024 112,500 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2024 112,500 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Apr 2023 101,161 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Mar 2023 101,099 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2022 91,764 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2022 91,764 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2021 89,003 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2020 85,007 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2019 82,381 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2018 77,256 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2017 68,633 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 62,829 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 58,420 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2014 57,662 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 45,047 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2013 45,047 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2012 38,140 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2011 31,635 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2011 31,635 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Mar 2010 23,046 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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NL57 HVD 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 NL57 HVD, 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 NL57 HVD registered?

NL57 HVD is a 2007 BMW X5, first registered on 11 September 2007.

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