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YC57 DMX

2007 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

140,781 mi
Last recorded140,781 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW X591,059 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 140,781 miles

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

Fail 4 Nov 2025 140,781 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Pass 2 Oct 2024 135,517 miles

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

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Fail 2 Oct 2024 135,517 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 23 Sep 2023 126,081 miles

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2022 119,001 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Oct 2021 114,868 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2020 109,801 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2019 105,076 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2019 105,074 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension unit damaged or deteriorated and function is seriously affected suspension air bag badly frayed (5.3.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2018 99,522 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2018 99,522 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Sep 2017 95,262 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Sep 2017 95,262 miles

Electronic parking brake control insecure (3.1.3b)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.3.2b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Jan 2017 45,175 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2017 93,174 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (3.1.7)

Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 29 Jan 2016 86,340 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn on outer edge

Offside Front Tyre worn on outer edge

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both + unable to fully inspect inner pads (3.5.1g)

Fail 27 Jan 2016 86,338 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm + cord exposed (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm + cord exposed (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn on outer edge

Offside Front Tyre worn on outer edge

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both + unable to fully inspect inner pads (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Jan 2015 79,246 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2014 72,663 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2013 62,274 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 54,026 miles

both front tyre's worn on edge's

Pass 25 Jan 2011 46,628 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2010 42,905 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2010 42,905 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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 DMX is a 2007 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 DMX, 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 YC57 DMX registered?

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

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