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SJ57 MHN

2007 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

141,850 mi
Last recorded141,850 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW X591,059 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2026 141,850 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2025 127,536 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2024 123,466 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2023 116,749 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2022 109,487 miles

Oil leak

Transmission fluid leak.

Fail 28 Mar 2022 109,487 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Transmission fluid leak.

Pass 6 Apr 2021 103,148 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2021 103,148 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2020 96,510 miles

o/s front outer cv boot has slight leak

Pass 10 Apr 2019 90,818 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 86,804 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 77,095 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2017 77,095 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 14 Apr 2016 70,111 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 68,282 miles

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

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 MHN is a 2007 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SJ57 MHN, 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 SJ57 MHN registered?

SJ57 MHN is a 2007 BMW X5, first registered on 15 September 2007.

Is SJ57 MHN safe to buy?

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