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YB57 SXE

2007 BMW X5

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

134,308 mi
Last recorded134,308 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW X591,059 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB57 SXE
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 134,308 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2024 128,737 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2023 126,295 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2022 123,595 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2021 115,969 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer cv gaiter seeping grease from cap

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

Offside Rear Outer cv gaiter seeping grease from cap

Pass 9 Sep 2020 107,504 miles

Nearside Rear Outer cv joint leaking grease past metal cup

Offside Rear Outer cv joint leaking grease past metal cup

Fail 8 Sep 2020 107,054 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge smooth on outer edge & cuts in tread area (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Outer cv joint leaking grease past metal cup

Offside Rear Outer cv joint leaking grease past metal cup

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge smooth on inner edge & cuts in tread area (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Sep 2019 102,021 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working, but screen clears effectively with offside washer

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective Slightly worn & smears (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective Slightly worn & smears (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2018 92,503 miles

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

Fail 6 Aug 2018 92,503 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Aug 2017 86,700 miles

engine bay and under body covers fitted not allowing full inspection

exhaust emissions zero

Pass 24 Nov 2016 81,275 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

high level brake light not working

Pass 17 Nov 2015 70,306 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing heavily on inner edge

suspected centre stop lamp not working

Fail 16 Nov 2015 70,306 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

nearside rear tyre wearing heavily on inner edge

suspected centre stop lamp not working

Pass 17 Nov 2014 60,498 miles

Centre stop lamp not working.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f & o/s/f tyres worn on edges.

Pass 5 Dec 2013 49,502 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2012 37,121 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

N/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

O/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 14 Dec 2012 37,121 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

N/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

O/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

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

Pass 16 Jan 2012 20,914 miles

water ingress in nsr and osr (inner )lamp units

Pass 13 Dec 2010 11,455 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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YB57 SXE is a 2007 BMW X5 in Blue 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 YB57 SXE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YB57 SXE registered?

YB57 SXE is a 2007 BMW X5, first registered on 19 December 2007.

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