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X5 YCL

2007 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2027
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

145,661 mi
Last recorded145,661 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW X591,059 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX5 YCL
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 145,661 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2025 141,957 miles

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

Fail 25 Oct 2024 141,899 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2023 138,724 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2023 138,720 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2022 135,899 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2022 135,899 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2021 129,664 miles

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

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

emissions to low to read

Fail 8 Nov 2021 129,664 miles

Central Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

emissions to low to read

Pass 13 Nov 2020 126,432 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2019 120,009 miles

emissions to low to read

Fail 28 Oct 2019 120,009 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

emissions to low to read

Pass 15 Oct 2018 110,553 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2018 110,553 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Nov 2017 99,319 miles

Nearside Inner Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 2 Nov 2017 99,319 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Inner Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 24 Jun 2016 84,234 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2016 84,234 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Jun 2015 75,911 miles

Oil leak

Pass 1 Jul 2014 66,986 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Oil leak

Pass 5 Jun 2013 55,267 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2013 55,267 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2012 42,977 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 Jun 2012 42,977 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Jun 2011 32,270 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2011 32,269 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2010 27,208 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2009 20,809 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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X5 YCL is a 2007 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 X5 YCL, 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 X5 YCL registered?

X5 YCL is a 2007 BMW X5, first registered on 1 September 2007.

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