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SF57 XBY

2007 BMW X5

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

188,007 mi
Last recorded188,007 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW X591,059 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF57 XBY
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2026 188,007 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2024 170,431 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2023 150,763 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2023 150,763 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Nov 2022 140,210 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2021 125,960 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2021 123,799 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated X2 (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated X2 (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2020 113,022 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule x2 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule x2 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 15 Aug 2019 99,455 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 325 30 21 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 285 35 21 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 325 30 21 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Aug 2019 99,455 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front brake heat shield insecure

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 325 30 21 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 285 35 21 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 325 30 21 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Sep 2018 87,394 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2017 86,513 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 8 Sep 2016 79,807 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2016 79,807 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2016 76,246 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2016 76,245 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2015 70,106 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2013 66,654 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2013 57,843 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2011 46,892 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2010 35,694 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2010 35,694 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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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SF57 XBY is a 2007 BMW X5 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 SF57 XBY, 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 SF57 XBY registered?

SF57 XBY is a 2007 BMW X5, first registered on 20 September 2007.

Is SF57 XBY safe to buy?

The MOT history for SF57 XBY shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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