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YC57 DXL

2007 BMW X5

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

163,278 mi
Last recorded163,278 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW X591,059 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC57 DXL
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2025 163,278 miles

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

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

Suspension components,fuel and brake lines corroded

Pass 8 Aug 2024 156,499 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2024 156,499 miles

Road wheel more than one fixing missing all 4 wheels have one fixing missing/locking key (5.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jul 2022 153,955 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 15 Jul 2022 153,955 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 2 Jul 2021 143,268 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Jul 2020 132,492 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2019 120,865 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2018 106,037 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 21 Jun 2017 98,666 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 89,558 miles

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

Offside Front Outer 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 18 Jun 2015 81,179 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 70,524 miles

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

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

emissions to clean to take results

engine slightly damp with oil

Pass 2 Jul 2013 56,537 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front tyres wearing on edges.

Pass 26 Jun 2012 40,939 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

slight lip on front discs.

Pass 13 Jul 2011 28,098 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 21,375 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 DXL is a 2007 BMW X5 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 YC57 DXL, 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 DXL registered?

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

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