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SM57 ZRZ

2007 BMW X5

Bronze Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2020
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

160,973 mi
Last recorded160,973 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2019
Typical for 2007 BMW X591,059 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM57 ZRZ
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2007
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2019 160,973 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2018 159,293 miles

Under tray loose

Fail 19 Jan 2018 159,236 miles

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

Under tray loose

Pass 25 Jan 2017 138,980 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2016 127,300 miles

Offside Front tyre slightly worn

Rear exhaust seals missing

service light on

Fail 14 Jan 2016 127,300 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt has play (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front tyre slightly worn

Rear exhaust seals missing

service light on

Fail 13 Jan 2016 127,384 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2014 124,409 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2013 106,948 miles

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

Fail 5 Dec 2013 106,948 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2012 90,720 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2011 74,007 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 21 Dec 2010 51,999 miles

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

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

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

Fail 20 Dec 2010 51,999 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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)

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

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

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 ZRZ is a 2007 BMW X5 in Bronze with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 ZRZ, 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 ZRZ registered?

SM57 ZRZ is a 2007 BMW X5, first registered on 20 December 2007.

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