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SY57 DOH

2007 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2023
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

159,722 mi
Last recorded159,722 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2023
Typical for 2007 BMW X591,059 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY57 DOH
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Fail 6 Apr 2023 159,722 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt nearside front and offside front (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Electronic parking brake control inoperative (1.1.6 (d))

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

Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn offside front lower control arm ball joint worn (marked in chalk to identify) (5.3.4 (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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 May 2022 149,664 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2021 122,516 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Jul 2019 113,769 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside rear and offside rear lower suspension arm bushes are worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Jul 2019 113,769 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside rear and offside rear lower suspension arm bushes are worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 25 May 2018 105,393 miles

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

Fail 16 May 2018 105,392 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid unable to check wiper blades properly (8.2.3)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2017 96,807 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt all back seats have child seats ()

Fail 31 Mar 2017 96,806 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement nearside front lower leading arm bush worn (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement offside front lower leading arm bush worn (2.4.G.2)

Tyre has ply or cords exposed ALL FOUR (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt all back seats have child seats ()

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 14 Dec 2015 83,728 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit front tyres scrubbed on outside (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit rear tyres scrubbed on inside (4.1.E.1)

ready for a set of tyres

Pass 9 Jan 2015 73,119 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2013 64,426 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2013 64,389 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 15 Aug 2013 62,787 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2012 52,436 miles

Diesel smoke test not detected

Front inner brake pads appear low

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Noisy detected at offside front wheel

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2011 40,898 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2010 26,509 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 25,103 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2010 24,995 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)

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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SY57 DOH is a 2007 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 SY57 DOH, 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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SY57 DOH is a 2007 BMW X5, first registered on 1 September 2007.

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