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YG57 MXS

2007 BMW X5

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2024
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

150,520 mi
Last recorded150,520 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2023
Typical for 2007 BMW X591,059 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG57 MXS
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2023 150,520 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 26 May 2023 150,519 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 May 2022 144,407 miles

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

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

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

surface corrosion to underside of vehicle

Fail 19 May 2022 144,407 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

surface corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 24 May 2021 137,703 miles

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

Fail 6 May 2021 137,199 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability front arm (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability rear arm (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

alloy subframe support plate bolts loose

n/s/r lower arm bushes worn

oil on engine

under body plastics insecure

Pass 21 May 2020 132,372 miles

oil on engine and gearbox

Pass 18 Mar 2019 125,036 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2019 124,953 miles

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine sump plug (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2018 114,756 miles

child sea fitted obscuring view of seat belt o/s/r

Pass 16 Feb 2017 107,377 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 99,571 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rear arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rear arm (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Mar 2016 99,526 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rear arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rear arm (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Feb 2015 91,146 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

rear tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 17 Feb 2014 84,707 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

child seats fitted offside and nearside rear

nearside rear tyre low and perished

Pass 28 Feb 2013 76,875 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2013 76,875 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2012 76,811 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2012 76,811 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 31 Aug 2011 61,975 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 47,006 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 MXS is a 2007 BMW X5 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YG57 MXS, 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 MXS registered?

YG57 MXS is a 2007 BMW X5, first registered on 4 September 2007.

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