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VX57 UGB

2007 BMW X5

White Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

225,793 mi
Last recorded225,793 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW X591,059 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX57 UGB
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2007
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 225,793 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Jan 2026 225,793 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2024 203,108 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2024 203,105 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Dec 2023 182,571 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2022 169,420 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2022 169,420 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 20 Nov 2021 150,806 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2020 133,801 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 1 Dec 2020 133,498 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 6 Dec 2019 109,541 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front headlight washer missing

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

intercooler leaking

rear diff has noisy bearings

Fail 6 Dec 2019 109,540 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front headlight washer missing

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

intercooler leaking

rear diff has noisy bearings

Pass 5 Dec 2018 101,979 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Apr 2017 88,591 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 78,023 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint Track Control (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 12 Mar 2016 77,960 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint Track Control (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2015 61,951 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 60,747 miles

Oil leak

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 Sep 2014 60,747 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Aug 2013 54,299 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 Aug 2013 54,299 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine light on

Pass 14 Jan 2013 49,393 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2012 41,106 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2011 35,462 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2011 35,453 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 33,749 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 UGB is a 2007 BMW X5 in White with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 UGB, 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 UGB registered?

VX57 UGB is a 2007 BMW X5, first registered on 9 November 2007.

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