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YB07 KGX

2007 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

191,915 mi
Last recorded191,915 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW X591,059 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB07 KGX
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 191,915 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2025 189,863 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also outer wall perished (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 19 Feb 2025 189,859 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also outer wall perished (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2024

Front Side repeater slightly discoloured BOTH (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2023 173,014 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Most front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 9 Mar 2022 160,614 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 14 Jan 2021 154,350 miles

Offside Head light washer missing

Pass 19 Jul 2019 141,801 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2019 141,771 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn lower rear control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2018 136,042 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2017 132,940 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint Straight Arm (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 13 Jul 2016 131,079 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 126,839 miles

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

Fail 26 Jun 2015 126,839 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2014 110,193 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013 92,055 miles

both front tyres worn on inner and outer edges

Fail 15 Jul 2013 92,055 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

both front tyres worn on inner and outer edges

Pass 12 Jun 2012 74,864 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 67,327 miles

slight noise from n/s/f hub

Pass 21 Jul 2010 56,556 miles

both rear tyres worn smooth on very inner edges almost to cords

front tyres wearing on edges

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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YB07 KGX is a 2007 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YB07 KGX, 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 YB07 KGX registered?

YB07 KGX is a 2007 BMW X5, first registered on 25 July 2007.

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