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YFZ 5747

2007 BMW X5

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

171,544 mi
Last recorded171,544 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW X591,059 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYFZ 5747
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 171,544 miles

2x rear shocks corroded

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Rear rear subframe corroded

Fail 4 Mar 2026 171,510 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lamp discoloured (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp not working on tailgate (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear lamp cracked

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

Rear heat sheild insecure

both rear shockers corroded

has a major water leak

Pass 8 Jan 2025 166,957 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2025 166,957 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Nov 2024 165,627 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn foremost both arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both rear (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2023 157,634 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 12 Oct 2022 151,420 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Oct 2022 151,420 miles

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

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

Road wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Nov 2020 149,078 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2019 141,302 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2019 141,302 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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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YFZ 5747 is a 2007 BMW X5 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 YFZ 5747, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YFZ 5747 registered?

YFZ 5747 is a 2007 BMW X5, first registered on 1 October 2007.

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