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YG57 HWD

2007 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

141,961 mi
Last recorded141,961 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW X591,059 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG57 HWD
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 141,961 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2024 136,643 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2023 132,980 miles

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

dpf warn light on

Fail 31 Oct 2023 132,959 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

dpf warn light on

Pass 21 Oct 2022 126,140 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2021 120,031 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2020 114,652 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Oct 2020 114,648 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2019 107,651 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play On the limit of wear. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2018 100,187 miles

both front tyres worn on inner & outer edges

Pass 31 Oct 2017 92,792 miles

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

plastic covers fitted

Fail 31 Oct 2017 92,784 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

plastic covers fitted

Pass 27 Oct 2016 85,973 miles

rear pads look low and rear discs corrodied

Pass 9 Oct 2015 79,227 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2015 79,227 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 11 Oct 2014 69,433 miles

Child seat fitted to NSR not allowing full inspection of adult seat belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Oct 2013 62,488 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Oct 2012 55,367 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

no emissions detected

Pass 19 Oct 2011 47,055 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 36,907 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 28,578 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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YG57 HWD is a 2007 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 YG57 HWD, 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 YG57 HWD registered?

YG57 HWD is a 2007 BMW X5, first registered on 11 September 2007.

Is YG57 HWD safe to buy?

The MOT history for YG57 HWD shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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