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SW57 FJU

2007 BMW X5

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2023
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

130,520 mi
Last recorded130,520 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2022
Typical for 2007 BMW X591,059 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2022 130,520 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp has less than 1/2 LEDs not functioning (4.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has less than 1/2 LEDs not functioning (4.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Dec 2022 130,520 miles

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp has less than 1/2 LEDs not functioning (4.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has less than 1/2 LEDs not functioning (4.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2022 128,382 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2022 128,382 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Oct 2021 127,876 miles

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

Fail 4 Oct 2021 127,876 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2020 115,490 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2019 100,496 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Very close to limits(2mm). Advise to change. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Very close to limits(2-3mm). Advise to change. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Jul 2019 100,378 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both upper and lower dust covers split. (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Very close to limits(2mm). Advise to change. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Very close to limits(2-3mm). Advise to change. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Aug 2018 91,893 miles

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 7 Jan 2017 83,627 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 76,268 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2016 75,837 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Apr 2015 64,698 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

front tyres wearing on edges

slight play in nearside front anti-roll bar link

Fail 13 Apr 2015 64,698 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

front tyres wearing on edges

slight play in nearside front anti-roll bar link

Pass 28 Mar 2014 49,287 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2013 45,582 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 27 Aug 2013 45,582 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2012 37,786 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Aug 2011 33,063 miles

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

front brake discs lipped

Pass 17 Aug 2010 28,481 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 FJU is a 2007 BMW X5 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SW57 FJU, 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 SW57 FJU registered?

SW57 FJU is a 2007 BMW X5, first registered on 7 December 2007.

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