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VR57 PEN

2007 BMW X5

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

191,559 mi
Last recorded191,559 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW X591,059 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVR57 PEN
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 191,559 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all 4 brake hoses covered in grease (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Central Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2024 189,910 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2023 186,931 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2022 180,946 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2021 176,902 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2020 170,359 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2019 164,304 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2018 149,424 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2017 129,755 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2017 129,751 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Nov 2016 109,611 miles

Nearside Rear Lower bumper reflector missing , but still has reflector on main cluster

Offside Rear Lower bumper reflector missing , but still has reflector on main cluster

Pass 9 Dec 2015 93,807 miles

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Pass 2 Oct 2014 82,585 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 67,328 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Oct 2013 67,300 miles

Electronic parking brake control insecure (3.1.3b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2013 61,756 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2011 52,789 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Nov 2010 43,587 miles

front discs are scored on the inside

possable slight from front wheel bearings

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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VR57 PEN is a 2007 BMW X5 in Silver 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 VR57 PEN, 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 VR57 PEN registered?

VR57 PEN is a 2007 BMW X5, first registered on 14 November 2007.

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