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RF57 VJK

2007 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

172,594 mi
Last recorded172,594 miles
Recorded on20 May 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW X591,059 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 May 2025 172,594 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

undertrays fitted

Pass 22 Jun 2024 166,371 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to back both sides (1.1.11 (c))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced various spots (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 22 Jun 2024 166,371 miles

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to back both sides (1.1.11 (c))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced various spots (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2023 165,063 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2022 160,355 miles

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2021 147,531 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2020 143,299 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2019 132,404 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2019 132,396 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2018 11,322 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2017 102,932 miles

Advise; both front tyre outer wall has several cuts [none reaching the cords]'

Pass 7 Oct 2016 88,787 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2016 82,729 miles

Nearside Front Slight play in anti-roll bar link.

Nearside Rear Outer Seatbelt webbing doesnt lock when pulled hard.

Offside Rear Outer Seatbelt webbing doesnt lock when pulled hard.

Fail 20 Jan 2016 82,728 miles

Electronic parking brake control defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated Switch broken and comes off when applied. (3.1.3c)

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

Nearside Rear Headlamp levelling device obviously defective Level sensor link is seized. (1.7.2)

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

Offside Rear Headlamp levelling device obviously defective Level sensor link is seized. (1.7.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Slight play in anti-roll bar link.

Nearside Rear Outer Seatbelt webbing doesnt lock when pulled hard.

Offside Rear Outer Seatbelt webbing doesnt lock when pulled hard.

Pass 16 Jan 2015 74,904 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

earth strap snapped on exhaust back box

Pass 17 Jan 2014 66,179 miles

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

rear inner brake pads worn to 2-3mm

Fail 15 Jan 2014 66,178 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

rear inner brake pads worn to 2-3mm

Pass 15 Jan 2013 56,807 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2013 56,807 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Feb 2012 47,741 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2012 47,738 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Jun 2011 40,486 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

nearside rear tyre fethered on inside & cut's in side wall

offside rear tyre fethered on inside

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 VJK 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 72.7%.

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 RF57 VJK, 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 VJK registered?

RF57 VJK is a 2007 BMW X5, first registered on 30 November 2007.

Is RF57 VJK safe to buy?

The MOT history for RF57 VJK shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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