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YB57 VCX

2007 BMW X5

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

113,485 mi
Last recorded113,485 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW X591,059 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB57 VCX
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 113,485 miles

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 12 Feb 2026 113,485 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2024 102,583 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2024 102,583 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Oct 2023 98,700 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Oct 2022 92,273 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated still holds grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2021 87,890 miles

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

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

under trays fitted

Pass 7 Nov 2020 82,464 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2019 77,145 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 72,900 miles

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

Under trays fitted obscuring some under side components

Fail 2 May 2018 72,900 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner Edge (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Under trays fitted obscuring some under side components

Pass 6 May 2017 68,677 miles
Pass 7 May 2016 63,772 miles
Fail 7 May 2016 63,772 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Jan 2015 57,198 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Dec 2013 51,559 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

both headlamp lens slightly cloudy unable to carry out emissions test (emissions too low for machine to pick up reading).

Pass 17 Dec 2013 51,559 miles

both headlamp lens slightly cloudy unable to carry out emissions test (emissions too low for machine to pick up reading).

Pass 10 Jan 2013 45,629 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2013 45,629 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Dec 2011 38,679 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2011 38,678 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Jan 2011 27,712 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 VCX is a 2007 BMW X5 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel 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 YB57 VCX, 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 VCX registered?

YB57 VCX is a 2007 BMW X5, first registered on 20 December 2007.

Is YB57 VCX safe to buy?

The MOT history for YB57 VCX shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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