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YG57 VBE

2007 BMW X5

Grey Petrol 4799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

132,892 mi
Last recorded132,892 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW X591,059 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG57 VBE
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,799cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 132,892 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2024 127,754 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2024 127,754 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2023 123,487 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both Front (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 4 Oct 2022 116,504 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2021 110,510 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Oct 2020 104,610 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2019 101,041 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2018 94,835 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2018 94,808 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Oct 2017 86,277 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2016 80,010 miles

Front both tyres wearing/ scrubbed edges

Rear park brake efficiencies just met low effrorts both sides

Pass 2 Sep 2015 74,656 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2015 74,656 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 9 Sep 2014 63,289 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 53,041 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

exhaust earth strap broken

Fail 9 Sep 2013 53,041 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

exhaust earth strap broken

Pass 14 Aug 2012 40,713 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 30,357 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2011 30,357 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Jun 2011 30,333 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 23,197 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 VBE is a 2007 BMW X5 in Grey with a 4,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 VBE, 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 VBE registered?

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

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