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SW57 DOU

2007 BMW X5

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

137,776 mi
Last recorded137,776 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW X591,059 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW57 DOU
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 137,776 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 23 Sep 2025 137,776 miles

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

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

Rear Suspension system inoperative (5.3.5 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Aug 2024 130,859 miles

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))

Fail 21 Aug 2024 130,859 miles

Electronic parking brake control inoperative (1.1.6 (d))

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

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

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

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

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

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 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))

Pass 14 Sep 2023 122,884 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2023 122,884 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 May 2022 116,795 miles

engine covers & undertrays fitted

Pass 29 Jan 2021 109,089 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm inner bush n/s & o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge n/s & o/s (5.2.3 (e))

engine covers & undertrays fitted

Fail 18 Jan 2021 109,073 miles

Front Position lamp not working n/s & o/s (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake inoperative on one side n/s & o/s (1.4.1 (a))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn n/s & o/s inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm inner bush n/s & o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge n/s & o/s (5.2.3 (e))

engine covers & undertrays fitted

Pass 23 Jan 2020 105,905 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s & n/s track arm inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Minimum hand brake efficiency only just met

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Outer Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play o/s & n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

engine covers and under trays fitted

Fail 23 Jan 2020 105,905 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s & n/s track arm inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Minimum hand brake efficiency only just met

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Position lamp not working o/s & n/s (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Outer Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play o/s & n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 31 Jan 2019 101,006 miles

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

Rear Outer Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play o/s & n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

engine covers and under trays fitted

n/s rear light lens cracked

Fail 23 Jan 2019 100,971 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

Windscreen washer not working o/s & n/s (3.5 (a))

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

Rear Outer Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play o/s & n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

engine covers and under trays fitted

n/s rear light lens cracked

Pass 29 Jan 2018 95,602 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint o/s & n/s (2.4.G.2)

Minimum hand brake efficiency only just met

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Rear Outer Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint o/s & n/s (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Jan 2017 89,385 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. o/s ? (3.7.B.5b)

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint o/s & n/s (2.4.G.2)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s & n/s (4.1.E.1)

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 29 Jan 2016 83,328 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint o/s & n/s (rear (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s & n/s (3.5.1i)

Rear Outer Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint o/s & n/s (2.4.G.2)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s & n/s ( inner edges (4.1.E.1)

engine covers and under trays fitted

minimum handbrake efficiency only just met

Pass 13 Jan 2015 76,218 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2014 70,305 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2013 64,347 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2012 57,508 miles

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 22 Dec 2011 54,311 miles

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

front discs corroded

Fail 21 Dec 2011 54,311 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front discs corroded

Pass 20 Dec 2010 33,390 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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SW57 DOU is a 2007 BMW X5 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 SW57 DOU, 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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SW57 DOU is a 2007 BMW X5, first registered on 20 December 2007.

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