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SM57 KFR

2007 BMW X5

Green Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

101,225 mi
Last recorded101,225 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW X591,059 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM57 KFR
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2007
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 101,225 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2025 93,769 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2024 86,344 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated bottom starting to perish (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated bottom rubber starting to perish (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

front washers just enough water to pass

headlamp washers inop

Fail 12 Jan 2024 86,248 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

headlamp washers inop

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

front washers just enough water to pass

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated bottom starting to perish (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated bottom rubber starting to perish (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2022 78,602 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Oct 2022 78,291 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2021 71,259 miles

cover sills and under trays fitted

Pass 21 Oct 2020 67,973 miles

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

Front Lower exhaust clamp cracked

Front Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Oct 2020 67,971 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension unit damaged or deteriorated and function is seriously affected (5.3.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Lower exhaust clamp cracked

Front Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 12 Oct 2019 64,840 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2019 64,839 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Suspension system inoperative (5.3.5 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Oct 2018 60,820 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2017 57,150 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer sidewall cut

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

Pass 28 Oct 2016 53,407 miles

Centre Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 16 Oct 2015 48,366 miles

Nearside Front wiper smearing but not affecting drivers view

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Oct 2014 43,647 miles

Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

oil low

Fail 27 Oct 2014 43,647 miles

Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

oil low

Fail 1 Oct 2013 37,730 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 1 Oct 2013 37,730 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2012 31,431 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 13 Oct 2011 24,090 miles

offside front brake disc pitted

offside rear inner tail lamp on boot not working

Fail 11 Oct 2011 24,089 miles

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

offside front brake disc pitted

offside rear inner tail lamp on boot not working

Pass 18 Oct 2010 18,323 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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SM57 KFR is a 2007 BMW X5 in Green with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 SM57 KFR, 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 SM57 KFR registered?

SM57 KFR is a 2007 BMW X5, first registered on 30 October 2007.

Is SM57 KFR safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM57 KFR shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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