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SY57 YYG

2007 BMW X5

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

159,387 mi
Last recorded159,387 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2024
Typical for 2007 BMW X591,059 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY57 YYG
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2024 159,387 miles

Electronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated control button loose/broken (1.1.6 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning inner light (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective rubber mounting split (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated boot has small hole - preventing ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning inner light (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear exhaust heat shields loose

vehicle underside has general age related corrosion front to rear

Fail 9 Jan 2024 159,387 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Unable to check wiper blade operation/efficiency (3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Electronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated Control button broken (1.1.6 (d))

Exhaust back box, offside rubber broken

Horn works, but tone wrong/grating noise

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Inner light inoperative (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Outer boot holed/weeping grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Parts of rear floor and chassis rails. Inner wheel arch liners, outer sill covers and full undertrays fitted making full assessment difficult. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Dec 2022 154,611 miles

Electronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

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

engine covers and undertrays and sill covers fitted preventing full inspection

horn grating

Fail 19 Dec 2022 154,610 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Electronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

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

engine covers and undertrays and sill covers fitted preventing full inspection

horn grating

Pass 27 Nov 2021 150,479 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

horn sound slightly grating

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge and tyre wall damaged

o/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

undertrays fitted preventing full inspection

Fail 26 Nov 2021 150,479 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

horn sound slightly grating

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge and tyre wall damaged

o/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

undertrays fitted preventing full inspection

Pass 8 Dec 2020 141,901 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both front (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

n/s/f tyre wall slightly damaged

undertrays fitted preventing full inspection

Pass 28 Nov 2019 135,395 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Nov 2019 135,395 miles

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

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2018 124,246 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2017 120,989 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2016 114,855 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2015 99,163 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2014 79,617 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2013 69,776 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2013 69,349 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2012 52,512 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2011 38,637 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2010 30,470 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 YYG is a 2007 BMW X5 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 YYG, 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 YYG is a 2007 BMW X5, first registered on 19 December 2007.

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