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YC57 USY

2007 BMW X5

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

177,033 mi
Last recorded177,033 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW X591,059 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 177,033 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2025 163,682 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Feb 2024 149,917 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x both (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge advise to change asap (5.2.3 (e))

Rear wiper incomplete

oil leak

undertrays fitted difficult to view

Fail 30 Jan 2024 149,884 miles

Nearside Front Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x both (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge advise to change asap (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear wiper incomplete

oil leak

undertrays fitted difficult to view

Pass 5 Jan 2023 139,303 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jan 2023 139,303 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jan 2022 133,202 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2021 127,614 miles

no registered smoke emiited from exhaust

Pass 8 Jan 2020 115,739 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2018 105,248 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked. ADVISE REPLACEMENT SOON (0.1 (b))

Full manufacturers covers fitted obscuring some components/prescribed areas

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded corroded at bottom (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources light very dim (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced inner light inoperative (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 16 Nov 2018 105,239 miles

Suspension system inoperative (5.3.5 (a)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked. ADVISE REPLACEMENT SOON (0.1 (b))

Full manufacturers covers fitted obscuring some components/prescribed areas

Nearside Rear Suspension unit damaged but not to excess (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Nearside registration light dim

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner position light inoperative

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

Pass 20 Nov 2017 95,890 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Dec 2016 91,371 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2015 85,908 miles

n/s/r tyre getting low and cracking on outer sidewall

Fail 22 Dec 2015 85,908 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

n/s/r tyre getting low and cracking on outer sidewall

Pass 22 Dec 2014 78,931 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2013 70,478 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 19 Sep 2013 70,428 miles

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front wipers starting to smear

n/s/r tyre getting low tread 285/45/19

Pass 5 Nov 2012 59,419 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2011 45,625 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2010 33,147 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2010 33,147 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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 USY is a 2007 BMW X5 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 YC57 USY, 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 USY registered?

YC57 USY is a 2007 BMW X5, first registered on 12 October 2007.

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