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PY07 AYV

2007 BMW X5

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

143,793 mi
Last recorded143,793 miles
Recorded on23 May 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW X591,059 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY07 AYV
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 May 2026 143,793 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened FRONT AND REAR (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2024 135,500 miles
Pass 15 May 2023 129,482 miles

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

Fail 4 May 2023 129,481 miles

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

Road wheel fixing missing one bolt from each wheel missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 31 Jan 2022 125,293 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2021 123,659 miles

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

Fail 27 Jan 2021 123,657 miles

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

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 25 Apr 2019 115,425 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2018 106,687 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 100,248 miles

Under-trays / Engine covers fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Feb 2016 87,280 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 4 Feb 2016 87,280 miles

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

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 Jan 2015 77,863 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both rear tyres have uneven wear to inner edges

Pass 27 Dec 2013 63,971 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2012 57,007 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2012 57,007 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2012 48,785 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

n/s/f coil spring fractured

o/s/f coil spring fractured

Pass 30 Jan 2012 48,170 miles

both front coil springs broken but not insecure.

Fail 10 Jan 2011 38,340 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 10 Jan 2011 38,340 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2010 27,189 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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PY07 AYV is a 2007 BMW X5 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 PY07 AYV, 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 PY07 AYV registered?

PY07 AYV is a 2007 BMW X5, first registered on 28 April 2007.

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