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VN57 YDT

2007 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

158,167 mi
Last recorded158,167 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW X591,059 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN57 YDT
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 158,167 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

Fail 21 Nov 2025 158,167 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Nov 2024 152,838 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

Fail 13 Nov 2024 152,838 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 17 Nov 2023 143,844 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre Just on legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 25 Nov 2022 126,625 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2022 125,329 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2021 118,919 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2020 113,669 miles

Both front tyres wearing on outer edges

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 4 Nov 2019 109,410 miles

Both rear tyre tread wearing slightly thin

Pass 29 Oct 2018 101,547 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2018 101,012 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) nearside inner track rod excessive play (2.3 (a) (i))

nearside rear inner tail light not working

Pass 13 Oct 2017 92,653 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2017 92,652 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint outer ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 24 Oct 2016 84,959 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 78,331 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2015 78,331 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint straight (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2014 69,426 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2014 69,426 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Nov 2013 59,029 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 40,954 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 38,187 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 33,162 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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VN57 YDT is a 2007 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 VN57 YDT, 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 VN57 YDT registered?

VN57 YDT is a 2007 BMW X5, first registered on 19 November 2007.

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