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X5 YFB

2007 BMW X5

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

161,944 mi
Last recorded161,944 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW X591,059 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX5 YFB
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2026 161,944 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2025 149,385 miles
Pass 23 May 2024 143,798 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Jun 2023 137,577 miles

Front windscreen washers weak

Fail 2 Jun 2023 137,565 miles

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

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

Front windscreen washers weak

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Fail 20 May 2023 137,534 miles

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

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 May 2022 125,829 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both headlamp lenses faded

Fail 22 May 2022 125,813 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both headlamp lenses faded

Pass 4 May 2021 115,454 miles

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

Minor oil leak from engine

Minor oil leak from rear differential

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

Pass 13 May 2020 106,605 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 May 2020 106,605 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (both) (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Jul 2019 102,164 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chips zone 'A' (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Jul 2019 102,164 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 255/55/18 109H B/stone Dueller H/L (RFT) (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chips zone 'A' (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2018 97,228 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2017 90,411 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2016 78,517 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2015 67,439 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2014 59,593 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2013 53,434 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2012 47,360 miles

washers weak

Pass 11 Nov 2011 41,087 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2010 36,918 miles

Child seat fitted to nearside front preventing full inspection of adult seat.

Child seat fitted to nearside rear preventing full inspection of adult seat

Child seat fitted to offside rear preventing full inspection of adult seat.

Pass 12 Nov 2009 23,825 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 YFB is a 2007 BMW X5 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 X5 YFB, 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 YFB registered?

X5 YFB is a 2007 BMW X5, first registered on 14 September 2007.

Is X5 YFB safe to buy?

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