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YC07 XET

2007 BMW X5

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

159,332 mi
Last recorded159,332 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW X591,059 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC07 XET
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 159,332 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Mar 2025 138,882 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2024 121,961 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2024 121,705 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector likely to become detached (4.8.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

undertrays/engine covers

Pass 15 May 2023 119,089 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre already been repaired once ()

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

Pass 13 May 2022 116,219 miles

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

Fail 12 May 2022 116,219 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Nov 2020 103,824 miles

Nearside Front headlight cleaning device not working (sept 2009)

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front headlight cleaning device not working (sept 2009)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2019 92,495 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2018 86,782 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 85,935 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 81,823 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2016 81,823 miles

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 19 Mar 2015 80,378 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2015 80,378 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 27 Mar 2014 78,825 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2014 78,825 miles

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

n/s/r tyre inner wall deteriorating,

Fail 5 Apr 2013 74,967 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2013 74,967 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 63,892 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 50,613 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 36,947 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 XET is a 2007 BMW X5 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 YC07 XET, 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 YC07 XET registered?

YC07 XET is a 2007 BMW X5, first registered on 10 May 2007.

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