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YE07 ZVL

2007 BMW X5

Black Petrol 4799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

135,255 mi
Last recorded135,255 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW X591,059 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE07 ZVL
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,799cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 135,255 miles

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

Fail 8 Dec 2025 135,245 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 Nov 2024 135,242 miles

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

Offside Rear Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Pass 18 Jan 2022 135,075 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2021 135,067 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 13 May 2017 132,962 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 119,022 miles
Fail 7 May 2016 118,758 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Fail 18 Apr 2016 117,985 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 2 Apr 2015 118,341 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2015 111,885 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 10 Jun 2013 89,056 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2013 89,056 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

o/s/r/tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 25 Jun 2012 76,388 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 62,633 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 58,187 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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YE07 ZVL is a 2007 BMW X5 in Black with a 4,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 YE07 ZVL, 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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YE07 ZVL is a 2007 BMW X5, first registered on 22 May 2007.

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