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YC07 FBL

2007 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

183,758 mi
Last recorded183,758 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW X591,059 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC07 FBL
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 183,758 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2024 176,764 miles

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 26 Jul 2023 164,798 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2022 160,728 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Jul 2022 160,728 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 8 Jul 2021 156,146 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre 2x nails 1 unrepairable. ()

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

Fail 7 Jul 2021 156,144 miles

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre 2x nails 1 unrepairable. ()

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

Pass 14 Jul 2020 149,018 miles

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear wishbone front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 May 2019 139,278 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 135,545 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 127,631 miles

Both front tyres are worn close to the legal limit

Emmisions too clean to register on smoke meter

Slight leak of grease from OSR outer cv boot

Pass 6 May 2016 116,350 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 116,350 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 105,638 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 105,565 miles

Oil leak

Pass 9 May 2014 93,320 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 84,827 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 76,611 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 65,794 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2010 47,047 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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YC07 FBL is a 2007 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 YC07 FBL, 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 YC07 FBL registered?

YC07 FBL is a 2007 BMW X5, first registered on 11 May 2007.

Is YC07 FBL safe to buy?

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