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YC57 CTY

2007 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

103,088 mi
Last recorded103,088 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW X591,059 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC57 CTY
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 103,088 miles

slight oil leak-front brake pads wearing low-rear brake flexi ferrules corroded-nsf anti roll bar link boot perished-front suspension arm bushes perished and slight play-osf lower balljoint slight lift-

Pass 5 Oct 2024 101,099 miles

slight oil leak-inner steering rack arms slight play-osf balljoint slight lift-

Pass 7 Oct 2023 99,065 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2022 97,010 miles

both front tyres on limit-o/s/f coil spring corroded-o/s/f shocker damp-n/s/f lower rear balljoint slight play-rear brake pads wearing low-rear diff damp-oil leak-

Pass 9 Oct 2021 94,950 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Oct 2021 94,950 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2020 92,924 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2019 91,660 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2019 91,660 miles

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

Rear Suspension unit modified so that its function is affected not located properly offside & nearside (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2018 86,817 miles

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Sep 2017 80,938 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 31 Aug 2016 73,829 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2016 73,827 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Sep 2015 64,994 miles

Undertrays fitted

Pass 1 Sep 2014 59,108 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Sep 2013 54,526 miles

parking brake only just met efficiecy

Fail 17 Sep 2013 54,526 miles

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

o/s/f and o/s/r tyres bald on edge

parking brake only just met efficiecy

Pass 19 Sep 2012 50,202 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2012 50,195 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 26 Sep 2011 41,074 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 33,427 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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YC57 CTY is a 2007 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 YC57 CTY, 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 YC57 CTY registered?

YC57 CTY is a 2007 BMW X5, first registered on 27 September 2007.

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