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YG57 VGX

2007 BMW X5

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jun 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

172,446 mi
Last recorded172,446 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW X591,059 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2026 172,446 miles

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

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

Rear Electronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 4 Jun 2025 160,115 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2024 145,651 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2023 130,470 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Jun 2023 130,467 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2022 118,400 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Jun 2022 118,398 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2021 103,936 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 10 Jun 2020 93,019 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 15 Jul 2019 89,135 miles

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

Offside rear tyre tread badly worn on the inner edge

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

Pass 5 Jul 2018 83,061 miles

Offside rear tyre tread starting to wear on the inner edge

Fail 5 Jul 2018 83,061 miles

Offside rear tyre tread starting to wear on the inner edge

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

Pass 11 Jul 2017 70,493 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 62,167 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 54,865 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 46,174 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2013 38,187 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 32,420 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 27,587 miles

both rear tyre treads cracking and both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 20 Sep 2010 20,685 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 VGX is a 2007 BMW X5 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 VGX, 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 VGX registered?

YG57 VGX is a 2007 BMW X5, first registered on 13 September 2007.

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