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VA57 OCU

2007 BMW X5

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2019
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

125,046 mi
Last recorded125,046 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2018
Typical for 2007 BMW X591,059 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA57 OCU
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2018 125,046 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2018 124,834 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 10 Mar 2017 116,879 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front arm (2.4.G.2)

rear tyres runflat, front standard non runflat

rear tyres wearing inner shoulders

Fail 6 Mar 2017 116,779 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush front arm (2.4.G.2)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front arm (2.4.G.2)

rear tyres runflat, front standard non runflat

rear tyres wearing inner shoulders

Pass 8 Mar 2016 107,517 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2015 97,129 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Feb 2014 89,981 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2013 79,519 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Feb 2013 79,519 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 69,248 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2011 58,198 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 47,697 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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VA57 OCU is a 2007 BMW X5 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VA57 OCU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VA57 OCU registered?

VA57 OCU is a 2007 BMW X5, first registered on 22 December 2007.

Is VA57 OCU safe to buy?

The MOT history for VA57 OCU shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does VA57 OCU have outstanding finance?

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