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RF57 HVT

2007 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

149,785 mi
Last recorded149,785 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW X591,059 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF57 HVT
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 149,785 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2024 147,485 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2023 142,205 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2022 138,813 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2022 138,757 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 18 Aug 2021 137,217 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2020 135,913 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2019 133,510 miles

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning inner light on tailgate (4.2.1 (a) (i))

under bonnet and under body shields fitted obscuring some components from inspection

Pass 18 Sep 2018 122,556 miles

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated with slight grease seepage (6.1.7 (g) (i))

under bonnet and under body shields fitted obscuring some components from inspection

Fail 18 Sep 2018 122,556 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle damaged centre belt / centre row (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated with slight grease seepage (6.1.7 (g) (i))

under bonnet and under body shields fitted obscuring some components from inspection

Pass 26 Sep 2017 113,692 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2016 111,116 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2015 107,428 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2014 103,854 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2013 82,530 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 69,439 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2011 54,955 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Oct 2011 54,955 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2010 41,650 miles

Child seats - rear belts not checked

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

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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RF57 HVT is a 2007 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 RF57 HVT, 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 RF57 HVT registered?

RF57 HVT is a 2007 BMW X5, first registered on 26 November 2007.

Is RF57 HVT safe to buy?

The MOT history for RF57 HVT shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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