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SL57 RWZ

2007 BMW X5

Green Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

92,965 mi
Last recorded92,965 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW X591,059 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL57 RWZ
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2007
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 92,965 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2025 85,107 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2024 75,164 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2023 68,491 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2022 61,430 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2021 54,585 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2020 54,554 miles

Nearside Front Inner brake backing plate adrift

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

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

Fail 26 Nov 2020 54,558 miles

Front Headlamp aim not tested car not sitting level (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 44% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner brake backing plate adrift

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2019 50,769 miles

ENGINE OIL LEAK

N/S AND O/S HEADLAMP WASHERS INOPERATIVE

N/S AND O/S REAR TYRES CUT AROUND THE TREAD ALMOST DEEP ENOUGH TO REACH THE CORD AT PARTS

Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))

Fail 6 Nov 2019 50,769 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative LEVELLING DEVICE... IE SELF ADJUSTER BROKEN AT THE N/S FRONT WHEEL HOUSING (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn TORQUE ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn TORQUE ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

ENGINE OIL LEAK

N/S AND O/S HEADLAMP WASHERS INOPERATIVE

N/S AND O/S REAR TYRES CUT AROUND THE TREAD ALMOST DEEP ENOUGH TO REACH THE CORD AT PARTS

Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))

Pass 24 Nov 2018 47,776 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Nov 2017 44,739 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Nearside Rear deep cut on tyre tread

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped (3.5.1i)

Fail 18 Nov 2017 44,739 miles

Central Front Electronic parking brake control insecure switch (3.1.3b)

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Nearside Rear deep cut on tyre tread

Offside Front tyre worn on edge

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Nov 2016 41,554 miles

Nearside Front tyre scrubbing/bald outer edge

Fail 7 Nov 2016 41,553 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre scrubbing/bald outer edge

Pass 17 Oct 2015 38,536 miles

Front tyres worn outer edge

Fail 17 Oct 2015 38,536 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed worn inner edge,perished/splitting and nail (4.1.D.1b)

Front tyres worn outer edge

Offside Rear tyre worn inner edge,perished/splitting

Pass 1 Oct 2014 35,223 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2014 35,223 miles

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

front washers weak

Pass 15 Oct 2013 31,386 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Oct 2012 27,729 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 Oct 2012 27,729 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Oct 2011 25,113 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside and offside front and rear tyres wearing unevenly [worn on outer edges]

Fail 3 Oct 2011 25,113 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside and offside front and rear tyres wearing unevenly [worn on outer edges]

Pass 12 Oct 2010 21,575 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2010 21,575 miles

Parking brake lever is located so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated from the driver's seat (3.1.3c)

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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SL57 RWZ is a 2007 BMW X5 in Green with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 SL57 RWZ, 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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SL57 RWZ is a 2007 BMW X5, first registered on 1 October 2007.

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