CarVerify

Free Car Check

YG57 UZK

2007 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

181,336 mi
Last recorded181,336 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW X591,059 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this BMW
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

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

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 181,336 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2024 171,521 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2024 171,414 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded centre underside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut from edge greater than 2mm (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded centre underside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2023 161,399 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 13 Dec 2023 161,390 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Nov 2022 149,757 miles

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

Fail 21 Nov 2022 149,755 miles

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

Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Nov 2021 144,999 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Dec 2020 136,380 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2020 136,380 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Dec 2019 130,883 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front 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 5 Dec 2018 119,109 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2017 105,887 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2016 93,131 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2015 79,695 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2014 66,725 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2014 66,662 miles

Steering lock fails to engage (2.1.4b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Dec 2013 55,710 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2013 55,645 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 48,959 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 36,724 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 22,505 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 18,191 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
Full BMW X5 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

YG57 UZK is a 2007 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 UZK, 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

How do I check the history of YG57 UZK?

You can check the full history of YG57 UZK by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was YG57 UZK registered?

YG57 UZK is a 2007 BMW X5, first registered on 12 September 2007.

Is YG57 UZK safe to buy?

The MOT history for YG57 UZK shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YG57 UZK have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on YG57 UZK. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.