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SP57 YLW

2007 BMW X5

Black Diesel 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2022
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

180,563 mi
Last recorded180,563 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2021
Typical for 2007 BMW X591,059 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP57 YLW
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2021 180,563 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2021 177,562 miles

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

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

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

Fail 26 May 2021 176,966 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 May 2020 153,493 miles
Pass 13 May 2019 143,412 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 May 2019 143,412 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 May 2018 130,939 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak from gearbox ()

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front[ front] suspension arms (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 May 2018 130,939 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Oil leak from gearbox ()

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front[ front] suspension arms (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 May 2017 116,943 miles

brake fluid close to min

front brake pads worn

slight wear front discs

slight wear nearside front anti roll link

Pass 4 May 2016 100,052 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 82,999 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 63,385 miles

corrosion on near side rear and off side rear brake hose ferrals

uneven wear off side front and near side rear tyres and 2mm

uneven wear off side rear and near side rear tyres and only just legal 1.6mm BORDERLINE

Pass 10 Jan 2013 48,601 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2012 42,105 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2010 34,444 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2010 34,444 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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 YLW is a 2007 BMW X5 in Black with a 3,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YLW, 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 YLW registered?

SP57 YLW is a 2007 BMW X5, first registered on 28 September 2007.

Is SP57 YLW safe to buy?

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