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SF57 XFK

2007 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

166,988 mi
Last recorded166,988 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW X591,059 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF57 XFK
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 166,988 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Feb 2025 156,033 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Slight engine oil leak.

Fail 29 Jan 2025 156,031 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Slight engine oil leak.

Pass 24 Jan 2024 154,499 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated upper ball joint boot (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak. limits just met. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive slight leak from the gearbox sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear rear differential has a slight leak

Fail 16 Jan 2024 154,499 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated upper ball joint boot (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak. limits just met. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive slight leak from the gearbox sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear rear differential has a slight leak

Pass 19 Jan 2023 153,342 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2022 151,515 miles

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))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Feb 2021 143,810 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2021 143,808 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 25 Feb 2020 137,253 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2019 131,177 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2018 124,481 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2017 111,467 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2017 111,467 miles

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

Pass 29 Feb 2016 101,250 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2016 101,197 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both sides (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 7 Apr 2015 91,895 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 91,848 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2015 91,846 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 25 Feb 2014 84,560 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2013 75,686 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2013 75,682 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

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)

Pass 9 Nov 2011 62,870 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2011 60,140 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2011 59,990 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2010 41,780 miles

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 XFK is a 2007 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 SF57 XFK, 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 SF57 XFK registered?

SF57 XFK is a 2007 BMW X5, first registered on 27 September 2007.

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