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SO57 GYT

2007 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

163,021 mi
Last recorded163,021 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW X591,059 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO57 GYT
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 163,021 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2025 159,795 miles

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

Fail 9 Jul 2025 159,795 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Pass 24 Jun 2024 152,153 miles

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 14 Mar 2023 146,329 miles

Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 2 Mar 2023 146,320 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

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

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

Coolant leak

Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2022 136,457 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 25 Jan 2022 136,372 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended wont pull out (7.1.2 (c))

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (1.1.6 (e))

Front Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction stuff hanging from mirror (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt lower rear arm, also ball joint dry (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective offside latch not working (3.1 (c))

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

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible dirty (0.1 (b))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2021 129,696 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2020 124,154 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner wall splitting not to cords but recommend replacement (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2018 117,320 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2018 117,184 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Cracking outer wall. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Straight arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2017 109,185 miles

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

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

surface corrosion rear sub frame

Pass 18 Jul 2016 97,611 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2015 90,970 miles

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

Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension slightly corroded seeping grease (2.4.G.4a)

Fail 5 Nov 2015 90,965 miles

Electronic parking brake control defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension slightly corroded seeping grease (2.4.G.4a)

Pass 18 Nov 2014 79,963 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension slightly damaged (2.4.G.4a)

Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension slightly damaged (2.4.G.4a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Nov 2013 69,745 miles

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

slight brake bind o/s/f

Fail 22 Nov 2013 69,743 miles

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

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

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

slight brake bind o/s/f

Pass 20 Dec 2012 58,811 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2012 49,241 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2011 49,241 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 29 Dec 2010 40,266 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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SO57 GYT is a 2007 BMW X5 in Black 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 SO57 GYT, 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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SO57 GYT is a 2007 BMW X5, first registered on 31 December 2007.

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