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VK57 MWE

2007 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2022
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

97,150 mi
Last recorded97,150 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2021
Typical for 2007 BMW X591,059 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK57 MWE
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2021 97,150 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 May 2019 96,337 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2018 92,173 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2017 90,291 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn inner edge

both front tyres worn on edges

both rear suspension leveling switches cracked and corroded

Pass 21 Oct 2016 83,829 miles

Offside Front just starting to be noisey

Fail 17 Oct 2016 83,829 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front just starting to be noisey

Pass 21 Oct 2015 76,540 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2015 76,536 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Oct 2014 68,871 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2014 68,871 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2013 58,350 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 45,796 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2012 45,796 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Mar 2011 33,546 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

both front tyres of non run flat variety

both rear tyres have nails in them and are bald on inner edges

Pass 30 Mar 2011 33,546 miles

both front tyres of non run flat variety

both rear tyres have nails in them and are bald on inner edges

Pass 20 Sep 2010 27,720 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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VK57 MWE is a 2007 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 VK57 MWE, 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 VK57 MWE registered?

VK57 MWE is a 2007 BMW X5, first registered on 29 September 2007.

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