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NV57 VFN

2007 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

222,447 mi
Last recorded222,447 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW X591,059 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV57 VFN
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 222,447 miles

Electronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

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

Pass 11 Sep 2023 217,881 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2022 211,588 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2021 211,007 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2020 205,914 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wearing thin on edge

Offside Front tyre on 3mm

Pass 17 Sep 2018 198,194 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Fail 8 Aug 2018 197,869 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Rear brake lights different places

Pass 1 Aug 2017 192,527 miles

some rear lights not working

Fail 26 Jul 2017 192,520 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

some rear lights not working

Pass 1 Jul 2016 188,041 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit low on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on inside (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Jun 2015 177,130 miles

nearside trye inner has slight cracks

Pass 14 Nov 2014 185,991 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 14 Nov 2014 185,991 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Nov 2013 172,866 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

tyre preasure warning light on

Fail 16 Nov 2013 172,866 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

tyre preasure warning light on

Pass 21 Sep 2012 142,224 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside rear inner sidelight not working

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Aug 2011 106,760 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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NV57 VFN is a 2007 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 NV57 VFN, 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 NV57 VFN registered?

NV57 VFN is a 2007 BMW X5, first registered on 20 December 2007.

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