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OV57 USS

2007 BMW X5

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

164,162 mi
Last recorded164,162 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW X591,059 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV57 USS
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 164,162 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 15 Nov 2024 161,800 miles

both head lamp lens deteriated slightly-

slight oil leak-nsf lower rear balljoint slighjt play-nsf brake slightly binding-nsr tyre on limit-osr wheel rim slightly distorted-

Pass 9 May 2023 161,788 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Oct 2021 158,472 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2020 150,765 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2019 137,909 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2019 137,905 miles

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

Nearside Front Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (4.1.3 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Oct 2018 137,778 miles

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

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

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

engine/under/sill covers

nearside headlamp converted

Fail 13 Oct 2018 137,647 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2016 124,257 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 19 May 2016 118,120 miles

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

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 4 Jun 2015 107,572 miles

FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS HAVE SLIGHT NOISE

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

TRANSMISSION LEAKING OIL

Pass 28 May 2014 96,533 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

gearbox leaking oil

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 11 May 2013 86,969 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front number plate slightly loose

Fail 9 May 2013 86,969 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front number plate slightly loose

Pass 15 May 2012 77,084 miles

Offside front tyre worn smooth on edges

Fail 11 May 2012 77,078 miles

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

Offside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside front tyre worn smooth on edges

Rear brake pads low

Pass 10 May 2011 67,049 miles

both rear tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 15 Nov 2010 64,783 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2010 64,783 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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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OV57 USS is a 2007 BMW X5 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 OV57 USS, 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 OV57 USS registered?

OV57 USS is a 2007 BMW X5, first registered on 4 December 2007.

Is OV57 USS safe to buy?

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