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SJ57 FLH

2007 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

218,008 mi
Last recorded218,008 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW X591,059 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ57 FLH
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 218,008 miles
Pass 21 May 2025 208,432 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 9 May 2025 208,430 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative snapped (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2023 206,008 miles

Central Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 28 Sep 2023 205,874 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Central Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Sep 2022 199,503 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2021 194,175 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2021 194,175 miles

Brake servo defective or ineffective (1.1.10 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Sep 2020 190,117 miles

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

Fail 10 Sep 2020 190,117 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Sep 2019 185,615 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2018 178,698 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2017 161,001 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 30 Sep 2016 160,000 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2015 134,150 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 Aug 2015 134,150 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Aug 2014 105,549 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2014 105,178 miles

Electronic parking brake control insecure (3.1.3b)

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

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

N/S/R tyre has cut in side wall

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Aug 2013 81,344 miles

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

Fail 2 Aug 2013 81,344 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2012 52,341 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 20,388 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 17,051 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2010 17,051 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.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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SJ57 FLH is a 2007 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SJ57 FLH, 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 SJ57 FLH registered?

SJ57 FLH is a 2007 BMW X5, first registered on 28 September 2007.

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