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WG57 LGL

2007 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

129,010 mi
Last recorded129,010 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW X591,059 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG57 LGL
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 129,010 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Slightly damaged/cracking or perishing + Nail in tyre (STRONG ADVISE) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 14 Jul 2026 129,010 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Slightly damaged/cracking or perishing + Nail in tyre (STRONG ADVISE) (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Jul 2025 127,755 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Severely perished sidewall and BALD inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracked through tread and BALD inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 26 Jun 2025 127,753 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Forward arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Severely perished sidewall and BALD inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracked through tread and BALD inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Jun 2024 125,866 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2023 124,096 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2022 120,913 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2021 117,586 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2020 112,019 miles
Pass 30 May 2019 102,479 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2018 96,465 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2017 91,586 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2017 91,586 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 27 May 2016 85,517 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

engine under covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 13 May 2015 79,672 miles
Pass 24 May 2014 73,663 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2014 70,906 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front number plate cracked

Fail 13 Feb 2014 70,906 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Feb 2013 58,875 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres worn on outer edge

exhaust earth strap broken

Pass 20 Feb 2012 46,413 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 26 Mar 2010 20,048 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2010 20,048 miles

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

Offside rear tyre bald on inner edge.

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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WG57 LGL is a 2007 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 WG57 LGL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WG57 LGL registered?

WG57 LGL is a 2007 BMW X5, first registered on 21 November 2007.

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The MOT history for WG57 LGL shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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