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YF07 VSA

2007 BMW X5

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2024
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

149,933 mi
Last recorded149,933 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2023
Typical for 2007 BMW X591,059 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF07 VSA
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2023 149,933 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

Pass 26 Feb 2022 128,213 miles

Brake pedal pivot slightly tight (1.1.1 (a))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2021 129,086 miles

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

o///s/f discs backplate noise

oil leak on engine

strong smell diesel

Fail 2 Jan 2021 129,083 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction and not locking rear wheels constantly (1.1.6 (e))

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

o///s/f discs backplate noise

oil leak on engine

strong smell diesel

Pass 3 Jan 2019 116,849 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2018 112,882 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2017 103,093 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2017 103,093 miles

Nearside Front Outer Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2015 96,126 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 79,397 miles

Centre Seatbelt Locking Mechanism Release Button Broken

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Front Tyre Has Chunk Out Of Sidewall

Fail 28 May 2014 79,397 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Centre Seatbelt Locking Mechanism Release Button Broken

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Front Tyre Has Chunk Out Of Sidewall

Pass 25 Apr 2013 68,480 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front 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 25 Jun 2012 59,587 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 7 Jun 2012 59,114 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 27 May 2011 46,584 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 34,654 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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YF07 VSA is a 2007 BMW X5 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YF07 VSA, 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 YF07 VSA registered?

YF07 VSA is a 2007 BMW X5, first registered on 6 June 2007.

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