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VX57 ROU

2007 BMW X5

Grey Diesel 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2023
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

194,145 mi
Last recorded194,145 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2022
Typical for 2007 BMW X591,059 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX57 ROU
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2022 194,145 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2021 187,273 miles

advice keep eye on o/s/r tyre

advice on clean up front head lights

advice on further look at eng slight oil at sump

advice on look at head light washers

Fail 16 Mar 2021 187,273 miles

Driver's view of an obligatory external mirror significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

advice keep eye on o/s/r tyre

advice on clean up front head lights

advice on further look at eng slight oil at sump

advice on look at head light washers

Pass 5 Mar 2020 178,142 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2019 168,573 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 159,710 miles

Front Oil leak ()

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) X2 ()

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt SPITTING GREASE (2.4.G.4e)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 15 Mar 2018 159,674 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Oil leak ()

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) X2 ()

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt SPITTING GREASE (2.4.G.4e)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 5 Apr 2017 155,946 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2017 155,934 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint marked in chalk (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint marked in chalk (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 16 Mar 2016 151,939 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2016 151,939 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a) DANGEROUS

red brake warning symbol on dash

Pass 28 Mar 2015 131,076 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 101,818 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 78,499 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2012 78,499 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2011 63,639 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2010 47,204 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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VX57 ROU is a 2007 BMW X5 in Grey with a 2,996cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 VX57 ROU, 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 VX57 ROU registered?

VX57 ROU is a 2007 BMW X5, first registered on 12 November 2007.

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