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YC07 XFA

2007 BMW X5

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

140,839 mi
Last recorded140,839 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW X591,059 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC07 XFA
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 140,839 miles

Offside Front Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2024 133,430 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Fail 18 Nov 2024 133,420 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 23 Nov 2023 126,123 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2022 120,894 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all rear brake hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cuts on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning recommend attention (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge,, 2.1mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning recommend attention (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn slightly on inner edge 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

both headlamp outputs slightly reduced

centre/rear seat belt buckle cover, insecure/deteriorated, seat belt still works ok

undertrays etc fitted, limiting view of some testable items

Pass 10 Dec 2021 115,574 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2021 115,574 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Dec 2020 110,392 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2020 110,392 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 30 Nov 2020 110,388 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2019 102,123 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2018 94,726 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 82,448 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2016 72,222 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 60,825 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

emissions to clean to test

Fail 20 May 2015 60,825 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

emissions to clean to test

Pass 2 Jun 2014 53,533 miles
Fail 30 May 2014 53,532 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 30 May 2013 47,452 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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear wheel has welded repair

Fail 30 May 2013 47,452 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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

offside rear wheel has welded repair

Pass 30 May 2012 33,113 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 XFA is a 2007 BMW X5 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 XFA, 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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YC07 XFA is a 2007 BMW X5, first registered on 1 May 2007.

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