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SP57 GSZ

2007 BMW X5

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2022
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

188,676 mi
Last recorded188,676 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2021
Typical for 2007 BMW X591,059 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP57 GSZ
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2021 188,676 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s 3mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive slight weep from drive shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2020 177,498 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2020 177,498 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Feb 2019 164,990 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2018 152,838 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear lower radius arm inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Jul 2018 152,589 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear lower radius arm inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear diff leaking

Pass 19 Jul 2017 123,758 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 116,572 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 104,460 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front wheel bearing noisy

Pass 9 May 2014 92,489 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 25 Apr 2014 92,160 miles

Nearside Front Brake back plate(s) securing device loose (3.5.1j)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

oil level low

Pass 18 May 2013 79,238 miles
Fail 17 May 2013 79,236 miles

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

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

Pass 1 May 2013 78,921 miles

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

Fail 30 Apr 2013 78,921 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Apr 2012 72,836 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Apr 2012 72,836 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Apr 2011 60,542 miles

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

Fail 19 Apr 2011 60,539 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2010 50,489 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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SP57 GSZ is a 2007 BMW X5 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 SP57 GSZ, 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 SP57 GSZ registered?

SP57 GSZ is a 2007 BMW X5, first registered on 1 October 2007.

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