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VF07 UYS

2007 BMW X5

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

167,755 mi
Last recorded167,755 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW X591,059 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVF07 UYS
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 167,755 miles

Central Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2025 159,016 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2025 159,016 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Jan 2024 147,397 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Jan 2024 147,387 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake performance unable to be tested parking brake (1.2.1 (g))

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2022 132,486 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2021 125,111 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 16% (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2020 124,101 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2019 123,842 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2018 122,954 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2017 121,035 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2016 119,525 miles

Front steering rack damp with oil

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre inner edges

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

Oil leak engine

Pass 23 Oct 2015 115,354 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner edges (4.1.E.1)

oil leaks

Pass 18 Oct 2014 110,518 miles

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

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

both front tyres wearing on edges

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges.both front tyres wearing on outer edges.

Pass 17 Sep 2013 100,819 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2012 91,445 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 75,036 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 59,816 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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VF07 UYS 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 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VF07 UYS, 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 VF07 UYS registered?

VF07 UYS is a 2007 BMW X5, first registered on 27 July 2007.

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