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YC57 EMF

2007 BMW X5

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

148,097 mi
Last recorded148,097 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW X591,059 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2025 148,097 miles

Rear Diff Slightly Leaking

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2024 142,965 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Side (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear driveshaft Diff Seal Leaking

Pass 20 Feb 2023 125,821 miles

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

Rear diff slight oil leak

Fail 16 Feb 2023 125,821 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear diff slight oil leak

Pass 20 Jan 2022 114,251 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

coolant leak

Pass 13 Jan 2021 106,671 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2020 101,060 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 tyres low (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Jan 2019 98,907 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2018 90,508 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2017 84,194 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2016 76,534 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 EMF is a 2007 BMW X5 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 EMF, 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 EMF registered?

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

Is YC57 EMF safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC57 EMF shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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