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WV56 YCJ

2007 BMW X5

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2025
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

170,181 mi
Last recorded170,181 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW X591,059 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV56 YCJ
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Fail 24 Jul 2025 170,181 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm no ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 23 Jul 2024 149,415 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2024 149,414 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment bottom ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Jul 2023 131,742 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 24 Jul 2023 131,742 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 22 Jul 2022 116,494 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2022 116,494 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2021 101,595 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2021 101,595 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2020 94,221 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 87,401 miles
Fail 15 May 2019 87,401 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Pass 9 May 2018 83,687 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 79,529 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 74,871 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 67,993 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 61,999 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 56,831 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2013 56,831 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 15 Mar 2012 46,871 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 37,184 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 27,810 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear 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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WV56 YCJ is a 2007 BMW X5 in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 WV56 YCJ, 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 WV56 YCJ registered?

WV56 YCJ is a 2007 BMW X5, first registered on 19 January 2007.

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