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SY57 WRW

2007 BMW X5

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2023
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

129,076 mi
Last recorded129,076 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2022
Typical for 2007 BMW X591,059 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY57 WRW
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2022 129,076 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2022 129,043 miles

Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

Electronic parking brake control defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Offside Rear 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

General vehicle condition corroded on underside suspension components corroded

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage Front metal pipes across rack corroded (2.1.5 (a))

Rear brakediscs heavily corroded

Pass 16 Dec 2020 127,017 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2019 121,035 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Jul 2019 121,035 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Jul 2018 112,649 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2018 112,649 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2017 102,202 miles

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

Fail 27 Jun 2017 102,202 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2016 96,312 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2016 96,308 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2015 90,504 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2014 82,093 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 16 Jun 2014 82,093 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Jul 2013 73,395 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 69,991 miles

Slight play in both front lower suspension arm ball joints.

Pass 5 Oct 2011 61,975 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 46,614 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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SY57 WRW is a 2007 BMW X5 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 SY57 WRW, 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 SY57 WRW registered?

SY57 WRW is a 2007 BMW X5, first registered on 8 October 2007.

Is SY57 WRW safe to buy?

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