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WJ57 WJE

2007 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

157,021 mi
Last recorded157,021 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW X591,059 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ57 WJE
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2025 157,021 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2020 154,669 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 7 Dec 2020 154,663 miles

Front Headlamp lens seriously defective both (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2019 152,464 miles

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

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

engine tray and under tray fitted

Pass 17 Jul 2018 144,213 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2018 144,213 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2017 128,587 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2017 128,587 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2016 115,861 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 97,109 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 73,122 miles

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

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

Oil leak

front number plate cracked

nearside front tyre worn smooth on outer edge and wearing on inner also has a nail advise replacement

nearside rear tyre has a nail and has worn smooth on inner edge advise replacement

offside front tyre worn smooth on outer edge and wearing on inner edge advise replacement

offside rear tyre has a nail and has worn smooth on inner edge advise replacement

Pass 11 Apr 2013 53,969 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 45,682 miles

front and rear brake pads getting low

nearside front tyre worn smooth on outer edge

Fail 1 May 2012 45,680 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

front and rear brake pads getting low

nearside front tyre worn smooth on outer edge

offside rear tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 10 May 2011 36,653 miles
Fail 10 May 2011 36,653 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2010 28,400 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)

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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WJ57 WJE is a 2007 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc 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 WJ57 WJE, 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 WJ57 WJE registered?

WJ57 WJE is a 2007 BMW X5, first registered on 4 September 2007.

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