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SV57 UVY

2007 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 May 2027
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

129,023 mi
Last recorded129,023 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW X591,059 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV57 UVY
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 129,023 miles

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

Fail 28 Apr 2026 129,023 miles

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

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

Pass 3 May 2025 125,626 miles

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

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

Fail 3 May 2025 125,626 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Apr 2024 123,039 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2024 123,014 miles

Electronic parking brake control missing (1.1.6 (d))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Pass 12 Apr 2023 119,198 miles

Electronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated button insecure (1.1.6 (d))

Fail 15 Mar 2023 119,065 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Electronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated switch insecure (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 1 Apr 2022 113,464 miles

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

Electronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated switch lever insecure (1.1.6 (d))

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

rear brake pad wear sensor cable broken

Fail 26 Mar 2022 113,462 miles

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

Offside Front Outer 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))

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

Electronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated switch lever insecure (1.1.6 (d))

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

rear brake pad wear sensor cable broken

Pass 23 Mar 2021 107,033 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner 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 On 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Under trays fitted

Fail 23 Mar 2021 107,033 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner 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 On 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

Under trays fitted

Pass 18 Mar 2020 103,092 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Jan 2019 88,772 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 22 Jan 2019 88,704 miles

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

Offside Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material including ferrules (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Apr 2017 69,865 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2017 69,854 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect no pattern. (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 14 Apr 2015 54,476 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2015 54,476 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2014 48,879 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Jan 2013 41,014 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2013 41,014 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both front wiper blades are an item not tested

Pass 5 Oct 2012 40,065 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2012 39,984 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 15 Sep 2011 34,854 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both front tyres bald on outer edges

Pass 25 Aug 2010 25,806 miles

Oil leak

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

cut o/s/f tyre sidewall not showing cord

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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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SV57 UVY is a 2007 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 SV57 UVY, 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 SV57 UVY registered?

SV57 UVY is a 2007 BMW X5, first registered on 19 September 2007.

Is SV57 UVY safe to buy?

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