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RJ57 EFD

2007 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

198,330 mi
Last recorded198,330 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW X591,059 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ57 EFD
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 198,330 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Sep 2024 189,484 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2023 183,444 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2022 177,425 miles

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

Fail 4 Oct 2022 177,425 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2021 167,678 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower forward wishbone. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower forward wishbone. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 12 Oct 2021 167,678 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower forward wishbone. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower forward wishbone. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2020 158,880 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective discolouring (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Oct 2020 158,880 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt gaiter adrift from housing (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective discolouring (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2019 152,172 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2018 141,291 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2018 141,291 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 26 Sep 2017 128,857 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2016 116,452 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 23 Sep 2016 116,452 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Sep 2015 101,504 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2015 101,504 miles

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 2 Oct 2014 88,850 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear tyre worn low on inner edge

Pass 2 Oct 2014 88,850 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear tyre worn low on inner edge

Pass 4 Sep 2013 72,389 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 57,166 miles

Both Rear Tyres Worn Inner Edge

Fail 4 Sep 2012 57,166 miles

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

Both Rear Tyres Worn Inner Edge

Pass 7 Sep 2011 44,301 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 30,814 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2010 30,814 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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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RJ57 EFD is a 2007 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 RJ57 EFD, 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 RJ57 EFD registered?

RJ57 EFD is a 2007 BMW X5, first registered on 27 September 2007.

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