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RV57 YJL

2007 BMW X5

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

209,520 mi
Last recorded209,520 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW X591,059 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV57 YJL
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2025 209,520 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2024 194,708 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2023 179,128 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2023 179,124 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached gearbox mount (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Oct 2022 171,457 miles

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

Fail 26 Oct 2022 171,457 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2021 162,729 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Oct 2021 162,729 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2555518 r flat (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2020 154,938 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2019 151,292 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2019 151,292 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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))

Pass 16 Oct 2018 140,395 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2017 131,278 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2016 125,489 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2016 125,386 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 14 Oct 2015 118,478 miles

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

Fail 14 Oct 2015 118,478 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 4 Nov 2014 111,864 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

emissions to clean to read due to derv/part/filter/fitted

Fail 4 Nov 2014 111,862 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

emissions to clean to read due to derv/part/filter/fitted

Pass 30 Apr 2014 103,732 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear diff oil leak

Fail 29 Apr 2014 103,732 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear diff oil leak

Pass 13 May 2013 88,790 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2011 65,978 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 53,355 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 49,358 miles

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

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

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

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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RV57 YJL is a 2007 BMW X5 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 RV57 YJL, 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 RV57 YJL registered?

RV57 YJL is a 2007 BMW X5, first registered on 6 September 2007.

Is RV57 YJL safe to buy?

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