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VX57 VAU

2007 BMW X5

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

175,409 mi
Last recorded175,409 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2023
Typical for 2007 BMW X591,059 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX57 VAU
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Fail 27 Jan 2023 175,409 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2021 172,969 miles

Both front wishbone bushes slight play

Pass 5 Dec 2020 165,811 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2019 154,995 miles

Both rear tyres wearing on inner edges.

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 7 Oct 2019 154,995 miles

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements incorrectly spaced (0.1 (d))

Both rear tyres wearing on inner edges.

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2018 139,780 miles

complete vehicle underside very dirty

Fail 17 Sep 2018 139,446 miles

Electronic parking brake control defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (1.1.6 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

vehicle underside extremely dirty

Pass 9 Sep 2017 117,901 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

Fail 22 Aug 2017 117,835 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Aug 2016 90,826 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

rear tyres low tread on inner edges

Pass 6 Aug 2015 73,867 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2014 60,564 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2014 51,625 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2013 36,867 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

wheels/ tyres slightly pertrude

Pass 2 Jan 2013 36,793 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 36,641 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2012 36,641 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2011 32,829 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2010 24,476 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 VAU is a 2007 BMW X5 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 VAU, 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 VAU registered?

VX57 VAU is a 2007 BMW X5, first registered on 6 November 2007.

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