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RA57 CBY

2007 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jul 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

294,474 mi
Last recorded294,474 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW X591,059 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA57 CBY
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2026 294,474 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2025 288,887 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2024 278,362 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2023 272,646 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Nov 2021 265,401 miles

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

Fail 19 Nov 2021 265,290 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2020 255,004 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 10 Oct 2019 144,235 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Fail 10 Oct 2019 144,235 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Sep 2018 131,205 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2017 124,449 miles

nearside rear inner light not working

Pass 26 Sep 2016 117,514 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner tyre tread very low (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner tyre tread very low (4.1.E.1)

Fail 23 Sep 2016 117,511 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner tyre tread very low (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner tyre tread very low (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Sep 2015 108,973 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2014 103,479 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Dec 2013 93,779 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2012 79,200 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

No readings recorded on emissions test.

Slight damage to n/side rear tyre tread.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Jan 2012 66,164 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2011 65,186 miles

Offside Rear Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Pass 9 Dec 2010 48,401 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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RA57 CBY is a 2007 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 RA57 CBY, 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 RA57 CBY registered?

RA57 CBY is a 2007 BMW X5, first registered on 12 December 2007.

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