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RF57 LXY

2007 BMW X5

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

79,871 mi
Last recorded79,871 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW X591,059 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF57 LXY
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 79,871 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))

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

Rear Outer Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

brake pad warning light on dash pads good N/S/F sensor damaged

engine cover & under trays views

parking brake 18%

Pass 22 Jan 2025 74,269 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2024 68,260 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2023 60,053 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2021 49,770 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2021 49,759 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2020 43,468 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2019 41,703 miles

both rear suspension bellows are slightly perished

Pass 20 Nov 2018 39,467 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (i))

both front brake discs slightly worn

front brake pads starting to get low

Pass 20 Nov 2017 38,709 miles

both front brake discs worn

both front tyres starting to get low on tread on edges

front inner brake pads getting low

Pass 14 Nov 2016 35,789 miles

Offside Rear Tyre starting to get low on tread

Pass 17 Nov 2015 33,827 miles

offside rear tyre getting low on tread on inner edge

Pass 21 Nov 2014 31,567 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2013 29,311 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 12 Nov 2013 29,311 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2012 26,725 miles

nearside rear tyre getting low on tread

Pass 8 Nov 2011 24,266 miles

nearside rear tyre starting to get low on tread

Pass 8 Nov 2010 21,979 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 Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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RF57 LXY is a 2007 BMW X5 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 LXY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RF57 LXY registered?

RF57 LXY is a 2007 BMW X5, first registered on 17 November 2007.

Is RF57 LXY safe to buy?

The MOT history for RF57 LXY shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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