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VK57 UYW

2007 BMW X5

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2022
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

125,570 mi
Last recorded125,570 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2021
Typical for 2007 BMW X591,059 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK57 UYW
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2021 125,570 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2021 125,570 miles

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Fail 20 Oct 2021 125,538 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 20 Oct 2020 121,607 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2019 113,245 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2019 113,245 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Oct 2018 108,551 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2017 104,280 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2017 104,280 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 21 Jun 2016 103,843 miles

Nearside Rear Air suspension bellows damaged

Pass 23 Jun 2015 90,327 miles

Both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 22 Jun 2015 90,327 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 25 Jun 2014 80,862 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Jun 2014 80,861 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Jul 2013 71,024 miles

Oil leak from rear differential

Slight cut to offside inner sidewall of tyre

Fail 16 Jul 2013 71,024 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Oil leak from rear differential

Slight cut to offside inner sidewall of tyre

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 UYW is a 2007 BMW X5 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 UYW, 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 UYW registered?

VK57 UYW is a 2007 BMW X5, first registered on 19 October 2007.

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