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SW57 VAA

2007 BMW X5

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2021
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

134,014 mi
Last recorded134,014 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2020
Typical for 2007 BMW X591,059 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW57 VAA
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2020 134,014 miles
Pass 2 May 2019 121,091 miles

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

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both central arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front most arm inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Apr 2018 106,085 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front, front most arm inner bushes worn (2.4.G.2)

emissions wouldnt pick up

under covers fitted,obscuring some components

Pass 26 Apr 2017 91,462 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2016 86,884 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2016 86,884 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) obviously incorrectly positioned (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Stop lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (1.2.1a)

Fail 9 Feb 2016 86,604 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced dim. bulb possibly not fitted correctly. (1.7.5a)

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

bulb warning light on.

n/s/f brake pad sensor insecure.

oil leak.

Fail 20 Jan 2015 81,194 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Jan 2015 81,194 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Oct 2013 74,317 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 63,463 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2012 63,462 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 16 Nov 2011 52,786 miles

Nearside Rear Air suspension unit partially deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Offside Rear Air suspension unit partially deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Pass 14 Dec 2010 41,722 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2010 41,722 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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 VAA is a 2007 BMW X5 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 VAA, 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 VAA registered?

SW57 VAA is a 2007 BMW X5, first registered on 22 December 2007.

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