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R7 YYK

2007 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Nov 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

154,167 mi
Last recorded154,167 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW X591,059 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR7 YYK
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 154,167 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2024 147,364 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 19 Oct 2023 140,571 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))

Pass 20 Oct 2022 132,613 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2021 124,206 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2020 118,028 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2019 113,006 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2018 111,738 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2017 110,417 miles

Nearside Outer Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint rear arm (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge and split on inner side wall / advise attention (4.1.E.1)

Offside Outer Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint rear arm (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

damp around nearside front brake caliper / pads / advise attention

Fail 23 Aug 2017 110,383 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Outer Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint rear arm (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge and split on inner side wall / advise attention (4.1.E.1)

Offside Outer Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint rear arm (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

damp around nearside front brake caliper / pads / advise attention

slight bind on offside front brake

Pass 28 Jul 2016 105,226 miles

oil leak

Fail 26 Jul 2016 105,226 miles

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

oil leak

Pass 30 Jul 2015 96,913 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Outer Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Outer Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

nearside head light slightly dim

slight movement at steering column top mounting

Fail 27 Jul 2015 96,828 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Outer Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Outer Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres worn on outer edges

nearside head light slightly dim

slight movement at steering column top mounting

Pass 28 Jul 2014 85,020 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all brake discs worn

all brake pads worn

two brake warning lights lit

Fail 24 Jul 2014 84,864 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all brake discs worn

all brake pads worn

two brake warning lights lit

Pass 31 Jul 2013 76,014 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside headlamp pattern slightly vague

Nearside number plate lamp slightly dim

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen washers not very efficient

Pass 1 Aug 2012 65,620 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 28 Jul 2011 54,874 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 43,860 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2010 43,824 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2010 43,824 miles

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

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

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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R7 YYK is a 2007 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R7 YYK, 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 R7 YYK registered?

R7 YYK is a 2007 BMW X5, first registered on 10 July 2007.

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