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WJ57 YGE

2007 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2024
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

140,407 mi
Last recorded140,407 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2023
Typical for 2007 BMW X591,059 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ57 YGE
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2023 140,407 miles

Engine oil low

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear diff o/s driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Nov 2023 140,406 miles

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

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

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

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

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

Engine oil low

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear diff o/s driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2022 134,311 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2022 134,311 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2021 130,727 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2020 128,475 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2019 125,341 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2019 124,442 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Mar 2018 119,976 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2016 114,008 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2015 109,800 miles

Rear anti roll bar both inner clamps corroded

Fail 22 Oct 2015 109,800 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint link arm (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear anti roll bar both inner clamps corroded

Pass 7 Oct 2014 103,152 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2013 97,188 miles

both front tyres outer edges low

Fail 4 Oct 2013 97,188 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

both front tyres outer edges low

Pass 18 Oct 2012 91,324 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

air bag light staying on

both rear tyres inner edges worn low

Fail 5 Oct 2012 91,324 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

air bag light staying on

both rear tyres inner edges worn low

Pass 5 Oct 2011 86,483 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 20 Oct 2010 81,109 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 YGE is a 2007 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,926cc 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 WJ57 YGE, 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 YGE registered?

WJ57 YGE is a 2007 BMW X5, first registered on 6 September 2007.

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