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SP57 YMK

2007 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2024
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

157,275 mi
Last recorded157,275 miles
Recorded on5 May 2023
Typical for 2007 BMW X591,059 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP57 YMK
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 May 2023 157,275 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2023 155,313 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Sub-frame insecure and impairing directional stability at rear bolt (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Apr 2022 141,272 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2021 127,742 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 3 Mar 2021 127,741 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2020 122,656 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2019 117,780 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 103,491 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 101,801 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2017 101,801 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both rear over the axle (3.6.B.4e)

both rear outer cv boot slightly leaking grease

both rear outer cv boot slightly leaking grease

oil leak

Pass 16 Jan 2016 86,035 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2016 86,035 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Jan 2015 79,880 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 74,405 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2014 74,932 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Jan 2014 74,392 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Both front tyres worn on outer shoulders.

N/S/R fog light not working.

Pass 12 Feb 2013 65,121 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 2 Feb 2012 48,729 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2012 48,729 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 1 Feb 2011 42,352 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2010 35,529 miles

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

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 YMK is a 2007 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YMK, 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 YMK registered?

SP57 YMK is a 2007 BMW X5, first registered on 31 October 2007.

Is SP57 YMK safe to buy?

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